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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,263.02, 298,430.60 and 129,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,263.02, 298,430.60 and 129,146.44 is: 178,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,263.02 : 298,430.60 = 129,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,263.02/298,430.60 = 129,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,263.02x = 298,430.60 × 129,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,263.02x = 38,541,249,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541,249,577.06/216,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,214.70

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