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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,200, 348,008.49 and 125,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,200, 348,008.49 and 125,579.70 is: 188,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,200 : 348,008.49 = 125,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,200/348,008.49 = 125,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,200x = 348,008.49 × 125,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,200x = 43,702,801,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,801,771.65/232,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,211.89

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