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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,842.28, 304,831.14 and 125,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,842.28, 304,831.14 and 125,412.52 is: 173,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,842.28 : 304,831.14 = 125,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,842.28/304,831.14 = 125,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,842.28x = 304,831.14 × 125,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,842.28x = 38,229,641,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,641,441.87/220,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,108.34

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