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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,296.74, 304,024.54 and 124,804.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,296.74, 304,024.54 and 124,804.22 is: 172,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,296.74 : 304,024.54 = 124,804.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,296.74/304,024.54 = 124,804.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,296.74x = 304,024.54 × 124,804.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,296.74x = 37,943,545,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943,545,575.56/220,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,238.34

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