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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,516.25, 318,114.90 and 129,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,516.25, 318,114.90 and 129,914.25 is: 179,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,516.25 : 318,114.90 = 129,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,516.25/318,114.90 = 129,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,516.25x = 318,114.90 × 129,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,516.25x = 41,327,658,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327,658,647.33/230,516.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,283.06

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