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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,551.50, 330,294.35 and 125,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,551.50, 330,294.35 and 125,493.68 is: 187,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,551.50 : 330,294.35 = 125,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,551.50/330,294.35 = 125,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,551.50x = 330,294.35 × 125,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,551.50x = 41,449,854,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449,854,604.18/220,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,937.30

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