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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,044.61, 295,383.73 and 129,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,044.61, 295,383.73 and 129,145.27 is: 178,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,044.61 : 295,383.73 = 129,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,044.61/295,383.73 = 129,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,044.61x = 295,383.73 × 129,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,044.61x = 38,147,410,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,410,503.13/214,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,221.78

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