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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,274.06, 304,027.09 and 124,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,274.06, 304,027.09 and 124,833.38 is: 172,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,274.06 : 304,027.09 = 124,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,274.06/304,027.09 = 124,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,274.06x = 304,027.09 × 124,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,274.06x = 37,952,727,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,727,424.05/220,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,297.77

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