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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,247.63, 303,915.94 and 129,583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,247.63, 303,915.94 and 129,583.65 is: 178,810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,247.63 : 303,915.94 = 129,583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,247.63/303,915.94 = 129,583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,247.63x = 303,915.94 × 129,583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,247.63x = 39,382,536,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,382,536,474.42/220,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,810.27

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