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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,756.33, 304,644.32 and 125,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,756.33, 304,644.32 and 125,262.77 is: 172,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,756.33 : 304,644.32 = 125,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,756.33/304,644.32 = 125,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,756.33x = 304,644.32 × 125,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,756.33x = 38,160,591,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,591,387.97/220,756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,862.95

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