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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,971.90, 344,974.05 and 130,179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,971.90, 344,974.05 and 130,179.90 is: 195,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,971.90 : 344,974.05 = 130,179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,971.90/344,974.05 = 130,179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,971.90x = 344,974.05 × 130,179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,971.90x = 44,908,687,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,908,687,331.60/229,971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,279.02

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