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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,069.51, 303,722.74 and 129,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,069.51, 303,722.74 and 129,421.09 is: 178,616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,069.51 : 303,722.74 = 129,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,069.51/303,722.74 = 129,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,069.51x = 303,722.74 × 129,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,069.51x = 39,308,128,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,128,246.02/220,069.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,616.88

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