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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,388.73, 319,315.51 and 129,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,388.73, 319,315.51 and 129,413.78 is: 178,590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,388.73 : 319,315.51 = 129,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,388.73/319,315.51 = 129,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,388.73x = 319,315.51 × 129,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,388.73x = 41,323,827,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323,827,161.73/231,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,590.49

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