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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,713, 304,562.88 and 123,894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,713, 304,562.88 and 123,894.69 is: 170,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,713 : 304,562.88 = 123,894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,713/304,562.88 = 123,894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,713x = 304,562.88 × 123,894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,713x = 37,733,723,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,723,603.11/220,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,962.85

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