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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,968.50, 304,926.69 and 129,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,968.50, 304,926.69 and 129,096.30 is: 178,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,968.50 : 304,926.69 = 129,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,968.50/304,926.69 = 129,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,968.50x = 304,926.69 × 129,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,968.50x = 39,364,907,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364,907,362.62/220,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,147.14

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