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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,726.40, 303,224.77 and 129,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,726.40, 303,224.77 and 129,086.14 is: 178,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,726.40 : 303,224.77 = 129,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,726.40/303,224.77 = 129,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,726.40x = 303,224.77 × 129,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,726.40x = 39,142,114,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142,114,466.26/219,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,140.24

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