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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,714.41, 304,586.31 and 125,202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,714.41, 304,586.31 and 125,202.63 is: 172,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,714.41 : 304,586.31 = 125,202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,714.41/304,586.31 = 125,202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,714.41x = 304,586.31 × 125,202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,714.41x = 38,135,007,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,007,074.00/220,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,779.87

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