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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,592.77, 304,406.90 and 125,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,592.77, 304,406.90 and 125,108.35 is: 172,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,592.77 : 304,406.90 = 125,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,592.77/304,406.90 = 125,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,592.77x = 304,406.90 × 125,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,592.77x = 38,083,844,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,844,987.62/220,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,643.21

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