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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,344.44, 304,050.60 and 124,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,344.44, 304,050.60 and 124,830.68 is: 172,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,344.44 : 304,050.60 = 124,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,344.44/304,050.60 = 124,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,344.44x = 304,050.60 × 124,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,344.44x = 37,954,843,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,843,152.41/220,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,252.33

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