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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,726.89, 296,350.44 and 129,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,726.89, 296,350.44 and 129,844.56 is: 179,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,726.89 : 296,350.44 = 129,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,726.89/296,350.44 = 129,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,726.89x = 296,350.44 × 129,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,726.89x = 38,479,492,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479,492,487.61/214,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,202.02

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