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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,155.86, 303,825.59 and 124,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,155.86, 303,825.59 and 124,660.50 is: 172,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,155.86 : 303,825.59 = 124,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,155.86/303,825.59 = 124,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,155.86x = 303,825.59 × 124,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,155.86x = 37,875,049,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,049,338.89/220,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,037.44

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