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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,180.72, 295,526.82 and 129,302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,180.72, 295,526.82 and 129,302.44 is: 178,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,180.72 : 295,526.82 = 129,302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,180.72/295,526.82 = 129,302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,180.72x = 295,526.82 × 129,302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,180.72x = 38,212,338,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,338,911.44/214,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,411.67

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