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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,296.85, 304,008.59 and 124,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,296.85, 304,008.59 and 124,803.32 is: 172,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,296.85 : 304,008.59 = 124,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,296.85/304,008.59 = 124,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,296.85x = 304,008.59 × 124,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,296.85x = 37,941,280,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941,280,132.48/220,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,227.98

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