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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,508.38, 304,355.64 and 125,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,508.38, 304,355.64 and 125,070.94 is: 172,628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,508.38 : 304,355.64 = 125,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,508.38/304,355.64 = 125,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,508.38x = 304,355.64 × 125,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,508.38x = 38,066,045,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066,045,989.10/220,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,628.57

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