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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,845.90, 304,744.46 and 124,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,845.90, 304,744.46 and 124,060.62 is: 171,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,845.90 : 304,744.46 = 124,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,845.90/304,744.46 = 124,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,845.90x = 304,744.46 × 124,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,845.90x = 37,806,786,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806,786,028.86/220,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,190.80

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