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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,997.58, 318,773.30 and 129,024.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,997.58, 318,773.30 and 129,024.49 is: 178,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,997.58 : 318,773.30 = 129,024.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,997.58/318,773.30 = 129,024.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,997.58x = 318,773.30 × 129,024.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,997.58x = 41,129,562,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129,562,458.12/230,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,051.92

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