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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,960, 303,541.56 and 129,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,960, 303,541.56 and 129,326.16 is: 178,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,960 : 303,541.56 = 129,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,960/303,541.56 = 129,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,960x = 303,541.56 × 129,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,960x = 39,255,864,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,864,355.21/219,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,468.20

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