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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,891.73, 304,812.60 and 124,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,891.73, 304,812.60 and 124,090.32 is: 171,234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,891.73 : 304,812.60 = 124,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,891.73/304,812.60 = 124,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,891.73x = 304,812.60 × 124,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,891.73x = 37,824,291,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824,291,860.19/220,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,234.53

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