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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,931.30, 304,887.24 and 125,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,931.30, 304,887.24 and 125,440.04 is: 173,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,931.30 : 304,887.24 = 125,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,931.30/304,887.24 = 125,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,931.30x = 304,887.24 × 125,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,931.30x = 38,245,068,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,068,343.31/220,931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,108.42

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