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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,514.36, 304,300.54 and 125,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,514.36, 304,300.54 and 125,027.48 is: 172,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,514.36 : 304,300.54 = 125,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,514.36/304,300.54 = 125,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,514.36x = 304,300.54 × 125,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,514.36x = 38,045,929,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045,929,678.84/220,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,532.66

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