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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220, 348,038.58 and 125,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220, 348,038.58 and 125,599.70 is: 188,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220 : 348,038.58 = 125,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220/348,038.58 = 125,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220x = 348,038.58 × 125,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220x = 43,713,541,236.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713,541,236.43/232,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,241.93

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