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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,711, 304,560.12 and 123,892.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,711, 304,560.12 and 123,892.69 is: 170,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,711 : 304,560.12 = 123,892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,711/304,560.12 = 123,892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,711x = 304,560.12 × 123,892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,711x = 37,732,772,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,772,533.52/220,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,960.09

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