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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,666.97, 304,511.45 and 125,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,666.97, 304,511.45 and 125,171.61 is: 172,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,666.97 : 304,511.45 = 125,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,666.97/304,511.45 = 125,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,666.97x = 304,511.45 × 125,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,666.97x = 38,116,187,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116,187,834.08/220,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,731.74

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