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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,276.06, 304,029.85 and 124,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,276.06, 304,029.85 and 124,835.38 is: 172,300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,276.06 : 304,029.85 = 124,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,276.06/304,029.85 = 124,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,276.06x = 304,029.85 × 124,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,276.06x = 37,953,681,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,681,856.09/220,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,300.53

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