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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,450.83, 297,334.41 and 129,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,450.83, 297,334.41 and 129,436.12 is: 178,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,450.83 : 297,334.41 = 129,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,450.83/297,334.41 = 129,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,450.83x = 297,334.41 × 129,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,450.83x = 38,485,810,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,485,810,239.04/215,450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,629.21

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