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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,552.80, 304,418.40 and 125,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,552.80, 304,418.40 and 125,116.80 is: 172,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,552.80 : 304,418.40 = 125,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,552.80/304,418.40 = 125,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,552.80x = 304,418.40 × 125,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,552.80x = 38,087,856,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087,856,069.12/220,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,692.69

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