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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,247.60, 317,741.40 and 129,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,247.60, 317,741.40 and 129,646.32 is: 178,911.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,247.60 : 317,741.40 = 129,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,247.60/317,741.40 = 129,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,247.60x = 317,741.40 × 129,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,247.60x = 41,194,003,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,003,221.65/230,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,911.76

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