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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,663.83, 304,521.99 and 125,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,663.83, 304,521.99 and 125,184.88 is: 172,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,663.83 : 304,521.99 = 125,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,663.83/304,521.99 = 125,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,663.83x = 304,521.99 × 125,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,663.83x = 38,121,548,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,548,775.51/220,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,758.48

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