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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,926.54, 296,512.02 and 129,895.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,926.54, 296,512.02 and 129,895.98 is: 179,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,926.54 : 296,512.02 = 129,895.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,926.54/296,512.02 = 129,895.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,926.54x = 296,512.02 × 129,895.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,926.54x = 38,515,719,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,515,719,419.68/214,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,204.11

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