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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,725.74, 304,595.79 and 128,862.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,725.74, 304,595.79 and 128,862.62 is: 177,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,725.74 : 304,595.79 = 128,862.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,725.74/304,595.79 = 128,862.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,725.74x = 304,595.79 × 128,862.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,725.74x = 39,251,011,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251,011,540.37/220,725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,827.07

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