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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,809.40, 181,995.60 and 129,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,809.40, 181,995.60 and 129,809.40 is: 181,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,809.40 : 181,995.60 = 129,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,809.40/181,995.60 = 129,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,809.40x = 181,995.60 × 129,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,809.40x = 23,624,739,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624,739,638.64/129,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,995.60

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