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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,842.40, 304,763.97 and 125,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,842.40, 304,763.97 and 125,350.69 is: 172,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,842.40 : 304,763.97 = 125,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,842.40/304,763.97 = 125,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,842.40x = 304,763.97 × 125,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,842.40x = 38,202,373,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202,373,926.64/220,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,984.78

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