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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,554.66, 304,365.42 and 125,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,554.66, 304,365.42 and 125,061.34 is: 172,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,554.66 : 304,365.42 = 125,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,554.66/304,365.42 = 125,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,554.66x = 304,365.42 × 125,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,554.66x = 38,064,347,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064,347,274.86/220,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,584.64

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