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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,329.80, 304,110.42 and 124,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,329.80, 304,110.42 and 124,893.44 is: 172,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,329.80 : 304,110.42 = 124,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,329.80/304,110.42 = 124,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,329.80x = 304,110.42 × 124,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,329.80x = 37,981,396,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,396,493.64/220,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,384.29

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