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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,499.46, 304,280.28 and 129,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,499.46, 304,280.28 and 129,859.20 is: 179,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,499.46 : 304,280.28 = 129,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,499.46/304,280.28 = 129,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,499.46x = 304,280.28 × 129,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,499.46x = 39,513,593,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,513,593,736.58/220,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,200.41

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