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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,311.65, 304,026.58 and 129,656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,311.65, 304,026.58 and 129,656.86 is: 178,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,311.65 : 304,026.58 = 129,656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,311.65/304,026.58 = 129,656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,311.65x = 304,026.58 × 129,656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,311.65x = 39,419,131,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,419,131,121.34/220,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,924.40

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