Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,187.61, 303,859.49 and 129,546.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,187.61, 303,859.49 and 129,546.99 is: 178,775.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,187.61 : 303,859.49 = 129,546.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,187.61/303,859.49 = 129,546.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,187.61x = 303,859.49 × 129,546.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,187.61x = 39,364,081,664.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,364,081,664.70/220,187.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,775.19
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