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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,850.28, 304,777.08 and 125,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,850.28, 304,777.08 and 125,359.92 is: 172,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,850.28 : 304,777.08 = 125,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,850.28/304,777.08 = 125,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,850.28x = 304,777.08 × 125,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,850.28x = 38,206,830,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206,830,366.63/220,850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,998.79

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