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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,553.66, 304,364.04 and 125,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,553.66, 304,364.04 and 125,060.33 is: 172,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,553.66 : 304,364.04 = 125,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,553.66/304,364.04 = 125,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,553.66x = 304,364.04 × 125,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,553.66x = 38,063,867,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,867,282.53/220,553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,583.25

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