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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,218, 348,035.58 and 125,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,218, 348,035.58 and 125,597.70 is: 188,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,218 : 348,035.58 = 125,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,218/348,035.58 = 125,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,218x = 348,035.58 × 125,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,218x = 43,712,468,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712,468,366.17/232,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,238.93

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