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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,924.02, 304,864.65 and 125,417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,924.02, 304,864.65 and 125,417.73 is: 173,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,924.02 : 304,864.65 = 125,417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,924.02/304,864.65 = 125,417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,924.02x = 304,864.65 × 125,417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,924.02x = 38,235,432,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,432,360.24/220,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,070.51

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