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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,748.96, 317,068.08 and 129,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,748.96, 317,068.08 and 129,153.44 is: 178,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,748.96 : 317,068.08 = 129,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,748.96/317,068.08 = 129,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,748.96x = 317,068.08 × 129,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,748.96x = 40,950,433,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950,433,246.20/229,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,239.91

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