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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,266.96, 303,900.14 and 123,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,266.96, 303,900.14 and 123,457.40 is: 170,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,266.96 : 303,900.14 = 123,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,266.96/303,900.14 = 123,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,266.96x = 303,900.14 × 123,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,266.96x = 37,518,721,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518,721,144.04/220,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,332.95

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