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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,511.38, 304,359.78 and 125,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,511.38, 304,359.78 and 125,073.94 is: 172,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,511.38 : 304,359.78 = 125,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,511.38/304,359.78 = 125,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,511.38x = 304,359.78 × 125,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,511.38x = 38,067,476,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,476,862.13/220,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,632.71

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