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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,794.43, 304,678.92 and 125,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,794.43, 304,678.92 and 125,301.13 is: 172,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,794.43 : 304,678.92 = 125,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,794.43/304,678.92 = 125,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,794.43x = 304,678.92 × 125,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,794.43x = 38,176,612,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,612,963.18/220,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,905.69

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