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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,926.02, 304,867.04 and 125,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,926.02, 304,867.04 and 125,420.18 is: 173,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,926.02 : 304,867.04 = 125,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,926.02/304,867.04 = 125,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,926.02x = 304,867.04 × 125,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,926.02x = 38,236,479,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236,479,032.87/220,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,073.68

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