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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,591.77, 304,405.52 and 125,107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,591.77, 304,405.52 and 125,107.35 is: 172,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,591.77 : 304,405.52 = 125,107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,591.77/304,405.52 = 125,107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,591.77x = 304,405.52 × 125,107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,591.77x = 38,083,367,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,367,932.57/220,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,641.83

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