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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,962.38, 317,352.94 and 129,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,962.38, 317,352.94 and 129,360.38 is: 178,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,962.38 : 317,352.94 = 129,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,962.38/317,352.94 = 129,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,962.38x = 317,352.94 × 129,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,962.38x = 41,052,895,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052,895,002.35/229,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,520.05

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