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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,527.86, 304,321.33 and 125,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,527.86, 304,321.33 and 125,043.06 is: 172,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,527.86 : 304,321.33 = 125,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,527.86/304,321.33 = 125,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,527.86x = 304,321.33 × 125,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,527.86x = 38,053,270,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,053,270,326.47/220,527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,555.39

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