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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,221.63, 317,632.75 and 129,600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,221.63, 317,632.75 and 129,600.19 is: 178,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,221.63 : 317,632.75 = 129,600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,221.63/317,632.75 = 129,600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,221.63x = 317,632.75 × 129,600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,221.63x = 41,165,264,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,264,750.22/230,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,807.11

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