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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,294.74, 304,021.78 and 124,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,294.74, 304,021.78 and 124,802.22 is: 172,235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,294.74 : 304,021.78 = 124,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,294.74/304,021.78 = 124,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,294.74x = 304,021.78 × 124,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,294.74x = 37,942,593,072.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,593,072.35/220,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,235.58

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