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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,585.38, 304,461.90 and 125,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,585.38, 304,461.90 and 125,147.94 is: 172,734.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,585.38 : 304,461.90 = 125,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,585.38/304,461.90 = 125,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,585.38x = 304,461.90 × 125,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,585.38x = 38,102,779,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,779,593.49/220,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,734.84

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