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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,537.80, 304,397.70 and 125,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,537.80, 304,397.70 and 125,101.80 is: 172,671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,537.80 : 304,397.70 = 125,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,537.80/304,397.70 = 125,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,537.80x = 304,397.70 × 125,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,537.80x = 38,080,700,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080,700,185.86/220,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,671.99

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