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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,536.13, 318,142.28 and 129,934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,536.13, 318,142.28 and 129,934.13 is: 179,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,536.13 : 318,142.28 = 129,934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,536.13/318,142.28 = 129,934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,536.13x = 318,142.28 × 129,934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,536.13x = 41,337,539,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337,539,102.14/230,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,310.46

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