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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,162.46, 303,825.40 and 129,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,162.46, 303,825.40 and 129,521.84 is: 178,740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,162.46 : 303,825.40 = 129,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,162.46/303,825.40 = 129,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,162.46x = 303,825.40 × 129,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,162.46x = 39,352,023,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,023,003.80/220,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,740.84

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