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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,715, 304,565.64 and 123,896.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,715, 304,565.64 and 123,896.69 is: 170,965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,715 : 304,565.64 = 123,896.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,715/304,565.64 = 123,896.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,715x = 304,565.64 × 123,896.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,715x = 37,734,674,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,734,674,683.73/220,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,965.61

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