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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,140.89, 303,801.94 and 123,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,140.89, 303,801.94 and 123,348.79 is: 170,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,140.89 : 303,801.94 = 123,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,140.89/303,801.94 = 123,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,140.89x = 303,801.94 × 123,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,140.89x = 37,473,601,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473,601,698.65/220,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,225.54

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