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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,939.69, 252,377.70 and 129,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,939.69, 252,377.70 and 129,270.71 is: 178,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,939.69 : 252,377.70 = 129,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,939.69/252,377.70 = 129,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,939.69x = 252,377.70 × 129,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,939.69x = 32,625,044,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,044,467.17/182,939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,337.70

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