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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,373.12, 304,130.88 and 129,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,373.12, 304,130.88 and 129,733.76 is: 179,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,373.12 : 304,130.88 = 129,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,373.12/304,130.88 = 129,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,373.12x = 304,130.88 × 129,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,373.12x = 39,456,042,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,042,594.51/220,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,041.99

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