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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,538.97, 304,377.75 and 125,025.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,538.97, 304,377.75 and 125,025.39 is: 172,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,538.97 : 304,377.75 = 125,025.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,538.97/304,377.75 = 125,025.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,538.97x = 304,377.75 × 125,025.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,538.97x = 38,054,946,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,946,901.07/220,538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,554.30

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