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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,767.53, 304,650.72 and 125,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,767.53, 304,650.72 and 125,268.53 is: 172,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,767.53 : 304,650.72 = 125,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,767.53/304,650.72 = 125,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,767.53x = 304,650.72 × 125,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,767.53x = 38,163,147,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163,147,857.84/220,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,865.76

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