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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,758.83, 304,650.37 and 123,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,758.83, 304,650.37 and 123,983.63 is: 171,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,758.83 : 304,650.37 = 123,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,758.83/304,650.37 = 123,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,758.83x = 304,650.37 × 123,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,758.83x = 37,771,658,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771,658,876.31/220,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,099.20

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