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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,208.68, 303,891.98 and 124,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,208.68, 303,891.98 and 124,735.20 is: 172,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,208.68 : 303,891.98 = 124,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,208.68/303,891.98 = 124,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,208.68x = 303,891.98 × 124,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,208.68x = 37,906,026,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906,026,903.70/220,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,136.84

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