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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,570.05, 304,442.21 and 125,134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,570.05, 304,442.21 and 125,134.05 is: 172,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,570.05 : 304,442.21 = 125,134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,570.05/304,442.21 = 125,134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,570.05x = 304,442.21 × 125,134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,570.05x = 38,096,086,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,086,102.58/220,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,716.50

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