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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,654.56, 304,557.68 and 125,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,654.56, 304,557.68 and 125,218.76 is: 172,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,654.56 : 304,557.68 = 125,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,654.56/304,557.68 = 125,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,654.56x = 304,557.68 × 125,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,654.56x = 38,136,335,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136,335,038.08/220,654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,832.75

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