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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,079.80, 303,711.40 and 129,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,079.80, 303,711.40 and 129,439.60 is: 178,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,079.80 : 303,711.40 = 129,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,079.80/303,711.40 = 129,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,079.80x = 303,711.40 × 129,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,079.80x = 39,312,282,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312,282,131.44/220,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,627.40

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