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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,023.46, 318,791.59 and 129,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,023.46, 318,791.59 and 129,034.76 is: 178,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,023.46 : 318,791.59 = 129,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,023.46/318,791.59 = 129,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,023.46x = 318,791.59 × 129,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,023.46x = 41,135,196,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,196,305.67/231,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,056.36

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