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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,476.66, 295,985.70 and 129,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,476.66, 295,985.70 and 129,577.32 is: 178,821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,476.66 : 295,985.70 = 129,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,476.66/295,985.70 = 129,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,476.66x = 295,985.70 × 129,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,476.66x = 38,353,033,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353,033,764.32/214,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,821.48

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