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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,254.26, 298,418.52 and 129,137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,254.26, 298,418.52 and 129,137.67 is: 178,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,254.26 : 298,418.52 = 129,137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,254.26/298,418.52 = 129,137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,254.26x = 298,418.52 × 129,137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,254.26x = 38,537,072,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537,072,357.65/216,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,202.60

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