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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,220.52, 303,925.63 and 123,440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,220.52, 303,925.63 and 123,440.79 is: 170,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,220.52 : 303,925.63 = 123,440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,220.52/303,925.63 = 123,440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,220.52x = 303,925.63 × 123,440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,220.52x = 37,516,819,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516,819,868.45/220,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,360.24

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