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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,017.33, 303,614.73 and 124,529.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,017.33, 303,614.73 and 124,529.31 is: 171,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,017.33 : 303,614.73 = 124,529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,017.33/303,614.73 = 124,529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,017.33x = 303,614.73 × 124,529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,017.33x = 37,808,932,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808,932,832.74/220,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,845.25

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