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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,503.96, 304,286.49 and 129,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,503.96, 304,286.49 and 129,863.70 is: 179,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,503.96 : 304,286.49 = 129,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,503.96/304,286.49 = 129,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,503.96x = 304,286.49 × 129,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,503.96x = 39,515,769,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,515,769,451.41/220,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,206.62

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