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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,377.96, 304,128 and 124,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,377.96, 304,128 and 124,881.48 is: 172,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,377.96 : 304,128 = 124,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,377.96/304,128 = 124,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,377.96x = 304,128 × 124,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,377.96x = 37,979,954,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,954,749.44/220,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,340.08

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