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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,292.38, 304,018.52 and 124,799.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,292.38, 304,018.52 and 124,799.86 is: 172,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,292.38 : 304,018.52 = 124,799.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,292.38/304,018.52 = 124,799.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,292.38x = 304,018.52 × 124,799.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,292.38x = 37,941,467,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941,467,349.36/220,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,232.32

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