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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,482.72, 295,994.04 and 129,583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,482.72, 295,994.04 and 129,583.32 is: 178,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,482.72 : 295,994.04 = 129,583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,482.72/295,994.04 = 129,583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,482.72x = 295,994.04 × 129,583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,482.72x = 38,355,890,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,890,403.41/214,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,829.75

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