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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,564.97, 296,069.44 and 128,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,564.97, 296,069.44 and 128,503.79 is: 177,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,564.97 : 296,069.44 = 128,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,564.97/296,069.44 = 128,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,564.97x = 296,069.44 × 128,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,564.97x = 38,046,043,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046,043,341.57/214,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,317.12

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