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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,922.02, 304,861.53 and 125,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,922.02, 304,861.53 and 125,416.18 is: 173,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,922.02 : 304,861.53 = 125,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,922.02/304,861.53 = 125,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,922.02x = 304,861.53 × 125,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,922.02x = 38,234,568,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,568,521.56/220,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,068.16

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