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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,824.29, 304,741.62 and 125,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,824.29, 304,741.62 and 125,337.13 is: 172,967.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,824.29 : 304,741.62 = 125,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,824.29/304,741.62 = 125,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,824.29x = 304,741.62 × 125,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,824.29x = 38,195,439,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195,439,280.50/220,824.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,967.56

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