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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,831.53, 304,724.62 and 124,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,831.53, 304,724.62 and 124,046.25 is: 171,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,831.53 : 304,724.62 = 124,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,831.53/304,724.62 = 124,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,831.53x = 304,724.62 × 124,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,831.53x = 37,799,946,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,946,393.68/220,831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,170.97

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