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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,667.75, 303,131.87 and 129,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,667.75, 303,131.87 and 129,033 is: 178,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,667.75 : 303,131.87 = 129,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,667.75/303,131.87 = 129,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,667.75x = 303,131.87 × 129,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,667.75x = 39,114,014,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,014,420.42/219,667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,059.89

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