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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,861.16, 304,708.35 and 125,312.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,861.16, 304,708.35 and 125,312.51 is: 172,885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,861.16 : 304,708.35 = 125,312.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,861.16/304,708.35 = 125,312.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,861.16x = 304,708.35 × 125,312.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,861.16x = 38,183,768,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183,768,156.46/220,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,885.84

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