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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,364.76, 319,281.12 and 129,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,364.76, 319,281.12 and 129,389.06 is: 178,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,364.76 : 319,281.12 = 129,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,364.76/319,281.12 = 129,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,364.76x = 319,281.12 × 129,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,364.76x = 41,311,483,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,311,483,992.55/231,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,555.65

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