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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,413.80, 179,429.40 and 128,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,413.80, 179,429.40 and 128,413.80 is: 179,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,413.80 : 179,429.40 = 128,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,413.80/179,429.40 = 128,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,413.80x = 179,429.40 × 128,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,413.80x = 23,041,211,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,211,085.72/128,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,429.40

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