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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,298.85, 304,011.35 and 124,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,298.85, 304,011.35 and 124,805.32 is: 172,230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,298.85 : 304,011.35 = 124,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,298.85/304,011.35 = 124,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,298.85x = 304,011.35 × 124,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,298.85x = 37,942,233,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,233,820.38/220,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,230.74

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