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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,908.24, 304,860.72 and 124,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,908.24, 304,860.72 and 124,129.20 is: 171,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,908.24 : 304,860.72 = 124,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,908.24/304,860.72 = 124,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,908.24x = 304,860.72 × 124,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,908.24x = 37,842,117,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,117,285.02/220,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,302.43

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