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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,765.78, 304,648.32 and 125,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,765.78, 304,648.32 and 125,266.78 is: 172,863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,765.78 : 304,648.32 = 125,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,765.78/304,648.32 = 125,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,765.78x = 304,648.32 × 125,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,765.78x = 38,162,314,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,314,078.81/220,765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,863.36

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