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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,554.66, 304,434.81 and 125,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,554.66, 304,434.81 and 125,124.78 is: 172,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,554.66 : 304,434.81 = 125,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,554.66/304,434.81 = 125,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,554.66x = 304,434.81 × 125,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,554.66x = 38,092,338,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092,338,625.59/220,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,711.56

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