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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,190.61, 303,863.63 and 129,549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,190.61, 303,863.63 and 129,549.99 is: 178,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,190.61 : 303,863.63 = 129,549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,190.61/303,863.63 = 129,549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,190.61x = 303,863.63 × 129,549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,190.61x = 39,365,529,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,365,529,580.11/220,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,779.33

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