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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,274.66, 303,994.07 and 124,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,274.66, 303,994.07 and 124,782.14 is: 172,207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,274.66 : 303,994.07 = 124,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,274.66/303,994.07 = 124,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,274.66x = 303,994.07 × 124,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,274.66x = 37,933,028,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,028,458.03/220,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,207.87

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