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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,470.94, 304,241.09 and 129,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,470.94, 304,241.09 and 129,830.72 is: 179,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,470.94 : 304,241.09 = 129,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,470.94/304,241.09 = 129,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,470.94x = 304,241.09 × 129,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,470.94x = 39,499,839,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499,839,879.73/220,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,161.21

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