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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,757.55, 304,687.40 and 125,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,757.55, 304,687.40 and 125,273.13 is: 172,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,757.55 : 304,687.40 = 125,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,757.55/304,687.40 = 125,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,757.55x = 304,687.40 × 125,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,757.55x = 38,169,144,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169,144,269.56/220,757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,900.74

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