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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,046.96, 295,386.96 and 129,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,046.96, 295,386.96 and 129,147.62 is: 178,225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,046.96 : 295,386.96 = 129,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,046.96/295,386.96 = 129,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,046.96x = 295,386.96 × 129,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,046.96x = 38,148,521,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,521,870.40/214,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,225.02

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