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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,183.84, 317,659.92 and 129,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,183.84, 317,659.92 and 129,585.44 is: 178,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,183.84 : 317,659.92 = 129,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,183.84/317,659.92 = 129,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,183.84x = 317,659.92 × 129,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,183.84x = 41,164,100,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,100,503.56/230,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,831.41

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