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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,912.08, 249,429.26 and 129,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,912.08, 249,429.26 and 129,290.88 is: 178,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,912.08 : 249,429.26 = 129,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,912.08/249,429.26 = 129,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,912.08x = 249,429.26 × 129,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,912.08x = 32,248,928,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248,928,523.15/180,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,257.46

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