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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,971.36, 326,954.94 and 129,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,971.36, 326,954.94 and 129,160.94 is: 193,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,971.36 : 326,954.94 = 129,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,971.36/326,954.94 = 129,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,971.36x = 326,954.94 × 129,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,971.36x = 42,229,807,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229,807,388.04/217,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,740.17

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