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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,961.92, 346,557.72 and 129,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,961.92, 346,557.72 and 129,697.04 is: 194,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,961.92 : 346,557.72 = 129,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,961.92/346,557.72 = 129,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,961.92x = 346,557.72 × 129,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,961.92x = 44,947,510,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,947,510,473.15/230,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,610.05

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