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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,709.73, 304,558.36 and 123,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,709.73, 304,558.36 and 123,891.40 is: 170,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,709.73 : 304,558.36 = 123,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,709.73/304,558.36 = 123,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,709.73x = 304,558.36 × 123,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,709.73x = 37,732,161,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,161,602.10/220,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,958.31

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