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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,127.76, 318,950.24 and 129,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,127.76, 318,950.24 and 129,154.08 is: 178,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,127.76 : 318,950.24 = 129,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,127.76/318,950.24 = 129,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,127.76x = 318,950.24 × 129,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,127.76x = 41,193,724,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193,724,812.98/231,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,229.24

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