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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,835.90, 304,761.03 and 124,056.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,835.90, 304,761.03 and 124,056.83 is: 171,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,835.90 : 304,761.03 = 124,056.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,835.90/304,761.03 = 124,056.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,835.90x = 304,761.03 × 124,056.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,835.90x = 37,807,685,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807,685,765.53/220,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,202.63

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