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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,671.74, 303,137.38 and 129,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,671.74, 303,137.38 and 129,037 is: 178,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,671.74 : 303,137.38 = 129,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,671.74/303,137.38 = 129,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,671.74x = 303,137.38 × 129,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,671.74x = 39,115,938,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,938,103.06/219,671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,065.41

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