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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,674.84, 304,537.20 and 125,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,674.84, 304,537.20 and 125,195.88 is: 172,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,674.84 : 304,537.20 = 125,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,674.84/304,537.20 = 125,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,674.84x = 304,537.20 × 125,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,674.84x = 38,126,802,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,802,746.74/220,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,773.67

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