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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,212.63, 317,620.33 and 129,591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,212.63, 317,620.33 and 129,591.19 is: 178,794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,212.63 : 317,620.33 = 129,591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,212.63/317,620.33 = 129,591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,212.63x = 317,620.33 × 129,591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,212.63x = 41,160,796,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160,796,532.89/230,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,794.69

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