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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,668.32, 304,513.32 and 125,172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,668.32, 304,513.32 and 125,172.97 is: 172,733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,668.32 : 304,513.32 = 125,172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,668.32/304,513.32 = 125,172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,668.32x = 304,513.32 × 125,172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,668.32x = 38,116,835,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116,835,907.68/220,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,733.61

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