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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,362.24, 317,897.04 and 129,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,362.24, 317,897.04 and 129,760.48 is: 179,067.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,362.24 : 317,897.04 = 129,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,362.24/317,897.04 = 129,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,362.24x = 317,897.04 × 129,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,362.24x = 41,250,472,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,472,500.98/230,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,067.86

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