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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,446.69, 304,240.20 and 124,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,446.69, 304,240.20 and 124,943.13 is: 172,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,446.69 : 304,240.20 = 124,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,446.69/304,240.20 = 124,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,446.69x = 304,240.20 × 124,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,446.69x = 38,012,722,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,722,859.83/220,446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,434.99

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