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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,715.41, 304,587.69 and 125,203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,715.41, 304,587.69 and 125,203.63 is: 172,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,715.41 : 304,587.69 = 125,203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,715.41/304,587.69 = 125,203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,715.41x = 304,587.69 × 125,203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,715.41x = 38,135,484,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,484,441.31/220,715.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,781.25

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