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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,864.16, 304,712.49 and 125,315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,864.16, 304,712.49 and 125,315.51 is: 172,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,864.16 : 304,712.49 = 125,315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,864.16/304,712.49 = 125,315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,864.16x = 304,712.49 × 125,315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,864.16x = 38,185,201,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185,201,087.72/220,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,889.98

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