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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,724.39, 304,590.48 and 125,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,724.39, 304,590.48 and 125,236.33 is: 172,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,724.39 : 304,590.48 = 125,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,724.39/304,590.48 = 125,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,724.39x = 304,590.48 × 125,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,724.39x = 38,145,792,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,792,637.03/220,724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,820.92

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