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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,146.36, 291,410.96 and 129,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,146.36, 291,410.96 and 129,460.16 is: 178,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,146.36 : 291,410.96 = 129,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,146.36/291,410.96 = 129,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,146.36x = 291,410.96 × 129,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,146.36x = 37,726,109,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726,109,588.58/211,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,672.79

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