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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,131.81, 303,783.21 and 129,491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,131.81, 303,783.21 and 129,491.46 is: 178,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,131.81 : 303,783.21 = 129,491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,131.81/303,783.21 = 129,491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,131.81x = 303,783.21 × 129,491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,131.81x = 39,337,331,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337,331,386.39/220,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,698.99

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