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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,404.91, 177,624.72 and 114,941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,404.91, 177,624.72 and 114,941.55 is: 157,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,404.91 : 177,624.72 = 114,941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,404.91/177,624.72 = 114,941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,404.91x = 177,624.72 × 114,941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,404.91x = 20,416,460,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416,460,635.12/129,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,771.92

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