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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,173.72, 295,517.16 and 129,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,173.72, 295,517.16 and 129,295.44 is: 178,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,173.72 : 295,517.16 = 129,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,173.72/295,517.16 = 129,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,173.72x = 295,517.16 × 129,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,173.72x = 38,209,021,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209,021,229.75/214,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,402.01

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