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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,852, 304,756.56 and 125,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,852, 304,756.56 and 125,362.72 is: 172,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,852 : 304,756.56 = 125,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,852/304,756.56 = 125,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,852x = 304,756.56 × 125,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,852x = 38,205,111,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,111,299.44/220,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,989.66

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