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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,746.80, 304,621.58 and 125,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,746.80, 304,621.58 and 125,251.44 is: 172,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,746.80 : 304,621.58 = 125,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,746.80/304,621.58 = 125,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,746.80x = 304,621.58 × 125,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,746.80x = 38,154,291,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154,291,550.08/220,746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,841.88

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