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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,503.05, 304,257.32 and 129,877.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,503.05, 304,257.32 and 129,877.06 is: 179,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,503.05 : 304,257.32 = 129,877.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,503.05/304,257.32 = 129,877.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,503.05x = 304,257.32 × 129,877.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,503.05x = 39,516,045,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,045,769.13/220,503.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,208.62

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