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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,216.13, 317,625.15 and 129,594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,216.13, 317,625.15 and 129,594.69 is: 178,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,216.13 : 317,625.15 = 129,594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,216.13/317,625.15 = 129,594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,216.13x = 317,625.15 × 129,594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,216.13x = 41,162,532,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,532,850.45/230,216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,799.52

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