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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,517.33, 304,304.73 and 125,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,517.33, 304,304.73 and 125,030.48 is: 172,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,517.33 : 304,304.73 = 125,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,517.33/304,304.73 = 125,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,517.33x = 304,304.73 × 125,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,517.33x = 38,047,366,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,047,366,458.17/220,517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,536.85

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