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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,899.12, 317,257.74 and 129,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,899.12, 317,257.74 and 129,297.12 is: 178,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,899.12 : 317,257.74 = 129,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,899.12/317,257.74 = 129,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,899.12x = 317,257.74 × 129,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,899.12x = 41,020,512,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,512,079.71/229,899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,428.31

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