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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,530.16, 318,140.52 and 129,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,530.16, 318,140.52 and 129,926 is: 179,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,530.16 : 318,140.52 = 129,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,530.16/318,140.52 = 129,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,530.16x = 318,140.52 × 129,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,530.16x = 41,334,725,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334,725,201.52/230,530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,302.90

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