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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,215.48, 303,887.19 and 124,722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,215.48, 303,887.19 and 124,722.84 is: 172,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,215.48 : 303,887.19 = 124,722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,215.48/303,887.19 = 124,722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,215.48x = 303,887.19 × 124,722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,215.48x = 37,901,673,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,673,376.42/220,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,111.76

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