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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,005.70, 318,784.46 and 129,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,005.70, 318,784.46 and 129,032.58 is: 178,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,005.70 : 318,784.46 = 129,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,005.70/318,784.46 = 129,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,005.70x = 318,784.46 × 129,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,005.70x = 41,133,580,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,580,692.54/231,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,063.06

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