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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,081.32, 317,504.34 and 129,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,081.32, 317,504.34 and 129,459.88 is: 178,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,081.32 : 317,504.34 = 129,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,081.32/317,504.34 = 129,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,081.32x = 317,504.34 × 129,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,081.32x = 41,104,073,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104,073,755.88/230,081.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,650.20

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