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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,465.26, 304,252.47 and 124,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,465.26, 304,252.47 and 124,973.82 is: 172,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,465.26 : 304,252.47 = 124,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,465.26/304,252.47 = 124,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,465.26x = 304,252.47 × 124,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,465.26x = 38,023,593,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023,593,420.34/220,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,469.77

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