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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,673.97, 304,564.05 and 125,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,673.97, 304,564.05 and 125,160.39 is: 172,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,673.97 : 304,564.05 = 125,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,673.97/304,564.05 = 125,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,673.97x = 304,564.05 × 125,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,673.97x = 38,119,355,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,355,277.98/220,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,740.61

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