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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,372.02, 304,131.83 and 123,574.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,372.02, 304,131.83 and 123,574.33 is: 170,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,372.02 : 304,131.83 = 123,574.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,372.02/304,131.83 = 123,574.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,372.02x = 304,131.83 × 123,574.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,372.02x = 37,582,887,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582,887,123.92/220,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,542.92

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