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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,674.72, 304,522.14 and 125,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,674.72, 304,522.14 and 125,179.36 is: 172,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,674.72 : 304,522.14 = 125,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,674.72/304,522.14 = 125,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,674.72x = 304,522.14 × 125,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,674.72x = 38,119,886,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,886,591.03/220,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,742.43

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