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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,592.64, 304,406.73 and 125,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,592.64, 304,406.73 and 125,108.22 is: 172,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,592.64 : 304,406.73 = 125,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,592.64/304,406.73 = 125,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,592.64x = 304,406.73 × 125,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,592.64x = 38,083,784,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,784,146.32/220,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,643.04

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