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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,289.68, 303,973.80 and 129,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,289.68, 303,973.80 and 129,625.68 is: 178,868.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,289.68 : 303,973.80 = 129,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,289.68/303,973.80 = 129,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,289.68x = 303,973.80 × 129,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,289.68x = 39,402,810,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,810,527.18/220,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,868.16

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