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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,910.92, 304,865.70 and 125,426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,910.92, 304,865.70 and 125,426.50 is: 173,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,910.92 : 304,865.70 = 125,426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,910.92/304,865.70 = 125,426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,910.92x = 304,865.70 × 125,426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,910.92x = 38,238,237,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,237,721.05/220,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,093.47

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