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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,707.73, 304,555.60 and 123,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,707.73, 304,555.60 and 123,889.40 is: 170,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,707.73 : 304,555.60 = 123,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,707.73/304,555.60 = 123,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,707.73x = 304,555.60 × 123,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,707.73x = 37,731,210,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,210,550.64/220,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,955.55

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