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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,542.72, 304,418.28 and 129,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,542.72, 304,418.28 and 129,892.56 is: 179,292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,542.72 : 304,418.28 = 129,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,542.72/304,418.28 = 129,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,542.72x = 304,418.28 × 129,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,542.72x = 39,541,669,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541,669,700.00/220,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,292.56

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