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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,182.04, 295,578.84 and 129,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,182.04, 295,578.84 and 129,282.52 is: 178,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,182.04 : 295,578.84 = 129,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,182.04/295,578.84 = 129,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,182.04x = 295,578.84 × 129,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,182.04x = 38,213,177,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,177,293.88/214,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,414.48

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