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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,211.88, 295,620.24 and 129,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,211.88, 295,620.24 and 129,312.52 is: 178,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,211.88 : 295,620.24 = 129,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,211.88/295,620.24 = 129,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,211.88x = 295,620.24 × 129,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,211.88x = 38,227,398,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227,398,197.40/214,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,456.01

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