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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,039.89, 303,656.06 and 124,565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,039.89, 303,656.06 and 124,565.05 is: 171,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,039.89 : 303,656.06 = 124,565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,039.89/303,656.06 = 124,565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,039.89x = 303,656.06 × 124,565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,039.89x = 37,824,932,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,932,296.70/220,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,900.34

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