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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,601.18, 318,229.52 and 129,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,601.18, 318,229.52 and 129,999.18 is: 179,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,601.18 : 318,229.52 = 129,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,601.18/318,229.52 = 129,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,601.18x = 318,229.52 × 129,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,601.18x = 41,369,576,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,576,651.79/230,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,398.81

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