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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,736.08, 304,606.60 and 125,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,736.08, 304,606.60 and 125,248.02 is: 172,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,736.08 : 304,606.60 = 125,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,736.08/304,606.60 = 125,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,736.08x = 304,606.60 × 125,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,736.08x = 38,151,373,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,373,528.93/220,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,837.05

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