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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,936.64, 304,889.80 and 125,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,936.64, 304,889.80 and 125,437.18 is: 173,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,936.64 : 304,889.80 = 125,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,936.64/304,889.80 = 125,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,936.64x = 304,889.80 × 125,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,936.64x = 38,244,516,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244,516,722.76/220,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,101.74

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