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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,029.39, 317,452.74 and 128,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,029.39, 317,452.74 and 128,063.74 is: 176,734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,029.39 : 317,452.74 = 128,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,029.39/317,452.74 = 128,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,029.39x = 317,452.74 × 128,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,029.39x = 40,654,185,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654,185,157.65/230,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,734.74

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