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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,462.34, 264,705.03 and 129,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,462.34, 264,705.03 and 129,218.82 is: 193,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,462.34 : 264,705.03 = 129,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,462.34/264,705.03 = 129,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,462.34x = 264,705.03 × 129,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,462.34x = 34,204,871,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204,871,624.66/176,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,836.67

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