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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,741.02, 304,613.61 and 125,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,741.02, 304,613.61 and 125,245.68 is: 172,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,741.02 : 304,613.61 = 125,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,741.02/304,613.61 = 125,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,741.02x = 304,613.61 × 125,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,741.02x = 38,151,538,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,538,721.70/220,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,833.93

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