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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,404.65, 304,153.38 and 124,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,404.65, 304,153.38 and 124,911.72 is: 172,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,404.65 : 304,153.38 = 124,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,404.65/304,153.38 = 124,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,404.65x = 304,153.38 × 124,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,404.65x = 37,992,321,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992,321,839.61/220,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,375.32

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