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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,226.29, 321,848.56 and 129,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,226.29, 321,848.56 and 129,859.49 is: 179,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,226.29 : 321,848.56 = 129,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,226.29/321,848.56 = 129,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,226.29x = 321,848.56 × 129,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,226.29x = 41,795,089,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,089,858.83/233,226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,204.02

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