Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,034.24, 317,444 and 129,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,034.24, 317,444 and 129,432 is: 178,614.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,034.24 : 317,444 = 129,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,034.24/317,444 = 129,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,034.24x = 317,444 × 129,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,034.24x = 41,087,411,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,087,411,808/230,034.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,614.33
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