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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,749.92, 303,304.40 and 129,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,749.92, 303,304.40 and 129,135 is: 178,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,749.92 : 303,304.40 = 129,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,749.92/303,304.40 = 129,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,749.92x = 303,304.40 × 129,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,749.92x = 39,167,213,694
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,213,694/219,749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,235.39

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