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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,709.98, 304,558.69 and 123,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,709.98, 304,558.69 and 123,891.66 is: 170,958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,709.98 : 304,558.69 = 123,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,709.98/304,558.69 = 123,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,709.98x = 304,558.69 × 123,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,709.98x = 37,732,281,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,281,671.53/220,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,958.66

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