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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,932.30, 304,888.62 and 125,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,932.30, 304,888.62 and 125,441.04 is: 173,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,932.30 : 304,888.62 = 125,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,932.30/304,888.62 = 125,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,932.30x = 304,888.62 × 125,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,932.30x = 38,245,545,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,545,576.96/220,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,109.80

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