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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,575.30, 304,449.45 and 125,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,575.30, 304,449.45 and 125,139.30 is: 172,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,575.30 : 304,449.45 = 125,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,575.30/304,449.45 = 125,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,575.30x = 304,449.45 × 125,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,575.30x = 38,098,591,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,591,058.39/220,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,723.74

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