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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,509.36, 304,293.66 and 125,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,509.36, 304,293.66 and 125,022.48 is: 172,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,509.36 : 304,293.66 = 125,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,509.36/304,293.66 = 125,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,509.36x = 304,293.66 × 125,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,509.36x = 38,043,548,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,043,548,021.48/220,509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,525.77

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