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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,556.87, 304,367.85 and 122,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,556.87, 304,367.85 and 122,455.09 is: 168,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,556.87 : 304,367.85 = 122,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,556.87/304,367.85 = 122,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,556.87x = 304,367.85 × 122,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,556.87x = 37,271,391,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271,391,703.94/220,556.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,987.67

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