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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,323.30, 304,063.68 and 124,853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,323.30, 304,063.68 and 124,853.46 is: 172,307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,323.30 : 304,063.68 = 124,853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,323.30/304,063.68 = 124,853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,323.30x = 304,063.68 × 124,853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,323.30x = 37,963,402,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,402,508.33/220,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,307.71

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