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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,906.74, 317,274.12 and 129,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,906.74, 317,274.12 and 129,304.74 is: 178,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,906.74 : 317,274.12 = 129,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,906.74/317,274.12 = 129,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,906.74x = 317,274.12 × 129,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,906.74x = 41,025,047,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,047,595.33/229,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,442.13

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