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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,826.19, 304,749.48 and 125,341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,826.19, 304,749.48 and 125,341.77 is: 172,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,826.19 : 304,749.48 = 125,341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,826.19/304,749.48 = 125,341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,826.19x = 304,749.48 × 125,341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,826.19x = 38,197,839,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197,839,229.78/220,826.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,976.94

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