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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,789.20, 304,688.24 and 123,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,789.20, 304,688.24 and 123,979.60 is: 171,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,789.20 : 304,688.24 = 123,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,789.20/304,688.24 = 123,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,789.20x = 304,688.24 × 123,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,789.20x = 37,775,125,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,125,203.21/220,789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,091.36

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