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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,733.53, 304,603.29 and 125,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,733.53, 304,603.29 and 125,238.17 is: 172,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,733.53 : 304,603.29 = 125,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,733.53/304,603.29 = 125,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,733.53x = 304,603.29 × 125,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,733.53x = 38,147,959,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,959,377.09/220,733.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,823.58

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