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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,742.96, 317,059.80 and 129,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,742.96, 317,059.80 and 129,147.44 is: 178,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,742.96 : 317,059.80 = 129,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,742.96/317,059.80 = 129,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,742.96x = 317,059.80 × 129,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,742.96x = 40,947,461,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,461,496.91/229,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,231.63

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