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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,113.60, 317,556.12 and 129,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,113.60, 317,556.12 and 129,511.60 is: 178,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,113.60 : 317,556.12 = 129,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,113.60/317,556.12 = 129,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,113.60x = 317,556.12 × 129,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,113.60x = 41,127,201,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,127,201,190.99/230,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,725.64

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