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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,580.53, 304,401.11 and 125,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,580.53, 304,401.11 and 125,087.22 is: 172,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,580.53 : 304,401.11 = 125,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,580.53/304,401.11 = 125,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,580.53x = 304,401.11 × 125,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,580.53x = 38,076,687,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076,687,989.38/220,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,620.35

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