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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,638.64, 319,691.46 and 129,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,638.64, 319,691.46 and 129,702.96 is: 179,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,638.64 : 319,691.46 = 129,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,638.64/319,691.46 = 129,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,638.64x = 319,691.46 × 129,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,638.64x = 41,464,928,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464,928,648.72/231,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,006.96

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