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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,510.36, 304,295.04 and 125,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,510.36, 304,295.04 and 125,023.48 is: 172,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,510.36 : 304,295.04 = 125,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,510.36/304,295.04 = 125,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,510.36x = 304,295.04 × 125,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,510.36x = 38,044,024,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,024,847.54/220,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,527.15

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