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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,320.50, 317,842.83 and 129,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,320.50, 317,842.83 and 129,718.50 is: 179,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,320.50 : 317,842.83 = 129,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,320.50/317,842.83 = 129,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,320.50x = 317,842.83 × 129,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,320.50x = 41,230,095,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,095,143.36/230,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,011.83

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