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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,648.29, 304,470.28 and 123,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,648.29, 304,470.28 and 123,829.94 is: 170,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,648.29 : 304,470.28 = 123,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,648.29/304,470.28 = 123,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,648.29x = 304,470.28 × 123,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,648.29x = 37,702,537,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702,537,905.41/220,648.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,871.65

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