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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,316.77, 304,044.26 and 124,821.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,316.77, 304,044.26 and 124,821.42 is: 172,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,316.77 : 304,044.26 = 124,821.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,316.77/304,044.26 = 124,821.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,316.77x = 304,044.26 × 124,821.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,316.77x = 37,951,236,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951,236,276.05/220,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,257.59

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