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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,994.54, 296,668.36 and 128,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,994.54, 296,668.36 and 128,957.03 is: 177,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,994.54 : 296,668.36 = 128,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,994.54/296,668.36 = 128,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,994.54x = 296,668.36 × 128,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,994.54x = 38,257,468,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,257,468,472.44/214,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,946.23

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