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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,304.54, 304,019.52 and 124,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,304.54, 304,019.52 and 124,829.44 is: 172,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,304.54 : 304,019.52 = 124,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,304.54/304,019.52 = 124,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,304.54x = 304,019.52 × 124,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,304.54x = 37,950,586,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,950,586,430.67/220,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,264.20

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