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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,332.80, 304,114.56 and 124,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,332.80, 304,114.56 and 124,896.44 is: 172,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,332.80 : 304,114.56 = 124,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,332.80/304,114.56 = 124,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,332.80x = 304,114.56 × 124,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,332.80x = 37,982,825,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,825,896.17/220,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,388.43

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