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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,726.38, 296,349.74 and 129,844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,726.38, 296,349.74 and 129,844.05 is: 179,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,726.38 : 296,349.74 = 129,844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,726.38/296,349.74 = 129,844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,726.38x = 296,349.74 × 129,844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,726.38x = 38,479,250,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479,250,458.05/214,726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,201.32

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