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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,365.12, 304,085.84 and 129,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,365.12, 304,085.84 and 129,706.68 is: 178,984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,365.12 : 304,085.84 = 129,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,365.12/304,085.84 = 129,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,365.12x = 304,085.84 × 129,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,365.12x = 39,441,964,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441,964,092.88/220,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,984.61

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