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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,766.02, 296,405.49 and 129,866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,766.02, 296,405.49 and 129,866.68 is: 179,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,766.02 : 296,405.49 = 129,866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,766.02/296,405.49 = 129,866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,766.02x = 296,405.49 × 129,866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,766.02x = 38,493,196,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493,196,920.07/214,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,233.18

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