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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,242.12, 303,881.85 and 129,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,242.12, 303,881.85 and 129,602.04 is: 178,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,242.12 : 303,881.85 = 129,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,242.12/303,881.85 = 129,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,242.12x = 303,881.85 × 129,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,242.12x = 39,383,707,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383,707,678.97/220,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,820.05

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