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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,287.93, 303,974.49 and 129,638.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,287.93, 303,974.49 and 129,638.49 is: 178,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,287.93 : 303,974.49 = 129,638.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,287.93/303,974.49 = 129,638.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,287.93x = 303,974.49 × 129,638.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,287.93x = 39,406,793,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,793,882.12/220,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,887.67

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