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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,354.44, 317,908.58 and 129,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,354.44, 317,908.58 and 129,771.88 is: 179,096.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,354.44 : 317,908.58 = 129,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,354.44/317,908.58 = 129,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,354.44x = 317,908.58 × 129,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,354.44x = 41,255,594,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255,594,094.73/230,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,096.15

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