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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,579.94, 304,465.52 and 129,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,579.94, 304,465.52 and 129,965.18 is: 179,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,579.94 : 304,465.52 = 129,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,579.94/304,465.52 = 129,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,579.94x = 304,465.52 × 129,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,579.94x = 39,569,914,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569,914,182.12/220,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,390.35

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