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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,450.32, 304,223.34 and 124,939.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,450.32, 304,223.34 and 124,939.17 is: 172,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,450.32 : 304,223.34 = 124,939.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,450.32/304,223.34 = 124,939.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,450.32x = 304,223.34 × 124,939.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,450.32x = 38,009,411,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,411,594.23/220,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,417.13

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