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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,262.38, 303,952.32 and 124,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,262.38, 303,952.32 and 124,767.16 is: 172,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,262.38 : 303,952.32 = 124,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,262.38/303,952.32 = 124,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,262.38x = 303,952.32 × 124,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,262.38x = 37,923,267,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,267,741.81/220,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,173.15

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