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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,768.80, 296,362.80 and 129,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,768.80, 296,362.80 and 129,880.80 is: 179,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,768.80 : 296,362.80 = 129,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,768.80/296,362.80 = 129,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,768.80x = 296,362.80 × 129,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,768.80x = 38,491,837,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491,837,554.24/214,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,224.53

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