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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,308.58, 303,998.96 and 123,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,308.58, 303,998.96 and 123,490.09 is: 170,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,308.58 : 303,998.96 = 123,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,308.58/303,998.96 = 123,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,308.58x = 303,998.96 × 123,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,308.58x = 37,540,856,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,856,792.86/220,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,401.25

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