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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,112.60, 317,554.74 and 129,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,112.60, 317,554.74 and 129,510.60 is: 178,724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,112.60 : 317,554.74 = 129,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,112.60/317,554.74 = 129,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,112.60x = 317,554.74 × 129,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,112.60x = 41,126,704,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,704,910.24/230,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,724.26

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