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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,295.76, 304,023.18 and 124,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,295.76, 304,023.18 and 124,803.24 is: 172,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,295.76 : 304,023.18 = 124,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,295.76/304,023.18 = 124,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,295.76x = 304,023.18 × 124,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,295.76x = 37,943,077,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943,077,899.10/220,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,236.99

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