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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,299.85, 304,012.73 and 124,806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,299.85, 304,012.73 and 124,806.32 is: 172,232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,299.85 : 304,012.73 = 124,806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,299.85/304,012.73 = 124,806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,299.85x = 304,012.73 × 124,806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,299.85x = 37,942,710,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,710,064.45/220,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,232.12

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