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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,835.46, 304,730.05 and 124,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,835.46, 304,730.05 and 124,050.18 is: 171,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,835.46 : 304,730.05 = 124,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,835.46/304,730.05 = 124,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,835.46x = 304,730.05 × 124,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,835.46x = 37,801,817,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,817,553.91/220,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,176.39

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