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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,682.45, 304,532.57 and 125,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,682.45, 304,532.57 and 125,207.14 is: 172,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,682.45 : 304,532.57 = 125,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,682.45/304,532.57 = 125,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,682.45x = 304,532.57 × 125,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,682.45x = 38,129,651,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,651,500.51/220,682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,780.62

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