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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,934.66, 304,891.97 and 125,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,934.66, 304,891.97 and 125,443.49 is: 173,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,934.66 : 304,891.97 = 125,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,934.66/304,891.97 = 125,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,934.66x = 304,891.97 × 125,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,934.66x = 38,246,710,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246,710,638.10/220,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,113.22

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