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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,293.75, 304,020.41 and 124,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,293.75, 304,020.41 and 124,801.23 is: 172,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,293.75 : 304,020.41 = 124,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,293.75/304,020.41 = 124,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,293.75x = 304,020.41 × 124,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,293.75x = 37,942,121,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,121,113.10/220,293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,234.22

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