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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,674.74, 303,141.52 and 129,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,674.74, 303,141.52 and 129,040 is: 178,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,674.74 : 303,141.52 = 129,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,674.74/303,141.52 = 129,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,674.74x = 303,141.52 × 129,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,674.74x = 39,117,381,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117,381,740.80/219,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,069.55

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