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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,375.84, 295,847.44 and 129,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,375.84, 295,847.44 and 129,476.32 is: 178,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,375.84 : 295,847.44 = 129,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,375.84/295,847.44 = 129,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,375.84x = 295,847.44 × 129,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,375.84x = 38,305,237,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,237,812.62/214,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,682.62

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