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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,667.66, 304,512.40 and 125,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,667.66, 304,512.40 and 125,172.30 is: 172,732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,667.66 : 304,512.40 = 125,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,667.66/304,512.40 = 125,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,667.66x = 304,512.40 × 125,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,667.66x = 38,116,516,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116,516,860.66/220,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,732.69

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