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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,472.07, 304,242.63 and 129,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,472.07, 304,242.63 and 129,831.86 is: 179,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,472.07 : 304,242.63 = 129,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,472.07/304,242.63 = 129,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,472.07x = 304,242.63 × 129,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,472.07x = 39,500,385,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,500,385,022.98/220,472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,162.76

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