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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,762.20, 304,655.02 and 123,987.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,762.20, 304,655.02 and 123,987.00 is: 171,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,762.20 : 304,655.02 = 123,987.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,762.20/304,655.02 = 123,987.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,762.20x = 304,655.02 × 123,987.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,762.20x = 37,773,260,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773,260,924.13/220,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,103.84

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