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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,323.93, 304,047.33 and 124,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,323.93, 304,047.33 and 124,837.08 is: 172,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,323.93 : 304,047.33 = 124,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,323.93/304,047.33 = 124,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,323.93x = 304,047.33 × 124,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,323.93x = 37,956,380,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956,380,859.00/220,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,275.34

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