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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,052.52, 303,679.71 and 124,557.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,052.52, 303,679.71 and 124,557.17 is: 171,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,052.52 : 303,679.71 = 124,557.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,052.52/303,679.71 = 124,557.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,052.52x = 303,679.71 × 124,557.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,052.52x = 37,825,483,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,825,483,745.62/220,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,892.98

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