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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,088.08, 303,722.82 and 129,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,088.08, 303,722.82 and 129,447.88 is: 178,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,088.08 : 303,722.82 = 129,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,088.08/303,722.82 = 129,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,088.08x = 303,722.82 × 129,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,088.08x = 39,316,275,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316,275,156.62/220,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,638.82

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