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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,182.54, 295,579.53 and 129,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,182.54, 295,579.53 and 129,283.02 is: 178,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,182.54 : 295,579.53 = 129,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,182.54/295,579.53 = 129,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,182.54x = 295,579.53 × 129,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,182.54x = 38,213,414,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,414,288.58/214,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,415.17

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