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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,091.58, 303,727.65 and 129,451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,091.58, 303,727.65 and 129,451.38 is: 178,643.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,091.58 : 303,727.65 = 129,451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,091.58/303,727.65 = 129,451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,091.58x = 303,727.65 × 129,451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,091.58x = 39,317,963,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,317,963,436.66/220,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,643.65

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