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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,768.53, 304,652.12 and 125,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,768.53, 304,652.12 and 125,269.53 is: 172,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,768.53 : 304,652.12 = 125,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,768.53/304,652.12 = 125,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,768.53x = 304,652.12 × 125,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,768.53x = 38,163,627,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163,627,259.56/220,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,867.15

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