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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,555.66, 304,436.19 and 125,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,555.66, 304,436.19 and 125,125.78 is: 172,712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,555.66 : 304,436.19 = 125,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,555.66/304,436.19 = 125,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,555.66x = 304,436.19 × 125,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,555.66x = 38,092,815,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092,815,733.98/220,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,712.94

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