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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,929.31, 304,863.73 and 124,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,929.31, 304,863.73 and 124,125.61 is: 171,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,929.31 : 304,863.73 = 124,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,929.31/304,863.73 = 124,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,929.31x = 304,863.73 × 124,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,929.31x = 37,841,394,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841,394,618.49/220,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,282.82

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