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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,323.54, 304,045.74 and 124,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,323.54, 304,045.74 and 124,848.44 is: 172,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,323.54 : 304,045.74 = 124,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,323.54/304,045.74 = 124,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,323.54x = 304,045.74 × 124,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,323.54x = 37,959,634,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959,634,807.42/220,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,290.42

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