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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,440.68, 304,231.92 and 124,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,440.68, 304,231.92 and 124,937.12 is: 172,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,440.68 : 304,231.92 = 124,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,440.68/304,231.92 = 124,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,440.68x = 304,231.92 × 124,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,440.68x = 38,009,860,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,860,024.64/220,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,426.71

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