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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,186.36, 303,857.76 and 129,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,186.36, 303,857.76 and 129,545.74 is: 178,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,186.36 : 303,857.76 = 129,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,186.36/303,857.76 = 129,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,186.36x = 303,857.76 × 129,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,186.36x = 39,363,478,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363,478,373.94/220,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,773.46

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