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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,081.57, 303,713.82 and 129,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,081.57, 303,713.82 and 129,441.35 is: 178,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,081.57 : 303,713.82 = 129,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,081.57/303,713.82 = 129,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,081.57x = 303,713.82 × 129,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,081.57x = 39,313,126,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,126,874.46/220,081.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,629.80

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