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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,911.92, 304,867.08 and 125,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,911.92, 304,867.08 and 125,427.50 is: 173,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,911.92 : 304,867.08 = 125,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,911.92/304,867.08 = 125,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,911.92x = 304,867.08 × 125,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,911.92x = 38,238,715,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,715,676.70/220,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,094.85

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