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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,923.02, 304,862.90 and 125,417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,923.02, 304,862.90 and 125,417.18 is: 173,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,923.02 : 304,862.90 = 125,417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,923.02/304,862.90 = 125,417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,923.02x = 304,862.90 × 125,417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,923.02x = 38,235,045,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,045,204.62/220,923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,069.54

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