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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,518.14, 304,309.08 and 123,713.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,518.14, 304,309.08 and 123,713.85 is: 170,721.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,518.14 : 304,309.08 = 123,713.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,518.14/304,309.08 = 123,713.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,518.14x = 304,309.08 × 123,713.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,518.14x = 37,647,247,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647,247,876.76/220,518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,721.78

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