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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,040.84, 317,448.57 and 129,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,040.84, 317,448.57 and 129,419.40 is: 178,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,040.84 : 317,448.57 = 129,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,040.84/317,448.57 = 129,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,040.84x = 317,448.57 × 129,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,040.84x = 41,084,003,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,003,460.26/230,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,594.39

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