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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,833.69, 304,759.83 and 125,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,833.69, 304,759.83 and 125,349.27 is: 172,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,833.69 : 304,759.83 = 125,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,833.69/304,759.83 = 125,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,833.69x = 304,759.83 × 125,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,833.69x = 38,201,422,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,422,215.82/220,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,987.29

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