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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,612.40, 304,343.99 and 129,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,612.40, 304,343.99 and 129,924.95 is: 179,236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,612.40 : 304,343.99 = 129,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,612.40/304,343.99 = 129,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,612.40x = 304,343.99 × 129,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,612.40x = 39,541,876,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541,876,760.28/220,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,236.88

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