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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,736.46, 317,050.83 and 129,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,736.46, 317,050.83 and 129,140.94 is: 178,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,736.46 : 317,050.83 = 129,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,736.46/317,050.83 = 129,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,736.46x = 317,050.83 × 129,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,736.46x = 40,944,242,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944,242,213.98/229,736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,222.66

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