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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,509.66, 304,316.61 and 129,926.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,509.66, 304,316.61 and 129,926.00 is: 179,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,509.66 : 304,316.61 = 129,926.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,509.66/304,316.61 = 129,926.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,509.66x = 304,316.61 × 129,926.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,509.66x = 39,538,639,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,538,639,163.48/220,509.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,305.70

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