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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,902, 317,264.76 and 129,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,902, 317,264.76 and 129,302.16 is: 178,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,902 : 317,264.76 = 129,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,902/317,264.76 = 129,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,902x = 317,264.76 × 129,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,902x = 41,023,018,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023,018,759.88/229,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,436.98

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