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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,595.13, 304,475.36 and 125,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,595.13, 304,475.36 and 125,157.69 is: 172,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,595.13 : 304,475.36 = 125,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,595.13/304,475.36 = 125,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,595.13x = 304,475.36 × 125,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,595.13x = 38,107,432,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107,432,093.73/220,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,748.29

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