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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,295.12, 268,618.23 and 129,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,295.12, 268,618.23 and 129,103.47 is: 193,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,295.12 : 268,618.23 = 129,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,295.12/268,618.23 = 129,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,295.12x = 268,618.23 × 129,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,295.12x = 34,679,545,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679,545,598.26/179,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,421.58

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