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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,668.89, 304,514.09 and 125,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,668.89, 304,514.09 and 125,173.54 is: 172,734.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,668.89 : 304,514.09 = 125,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,668.89/304,514.09 = 125,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,668.89x = 304,514.09 × 125,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,668.89x = 38,117,106,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,117,106,625.18/220,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,734.39

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