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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,922.41, 322,814.85 and 129,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,922.41, 322,814.85 and 129,149.73 is: 178,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,922.41 : 322,814.85 = 129,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,922.41/322,814.85 = 129,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,922.41x = 322,814.85 × 129,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,922.41x = 41,691,450,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,450,717.49/233,922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,227.69

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