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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,253.38, 303,939.93 and 124,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,253.38, 303,939.93 and 124,758.16 is: 172,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,253.38 : 303,939.93 = 124,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,253.38/303,939.93 = 124,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,253.38x = 303,939.93 × 124,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,253.38x = 37,918,986,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,918,986,417.33/220,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,160.75

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