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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,916.52, 304,853.94 and 125,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,916.52, 304,853.94 and 125,410.68 is: 173,060.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,916.52 : 304,853.94 = 125,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,916.52/304,853.94 = 125,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,916.52x = 304,853.94 × 125,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,916.52x = 38,231,939,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231,939,916.08/220,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,060.57

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