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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,937.50, 304,894.36 and 125,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,937.50, 304,894.36 and 125,459.16 is: 173,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,937.50 : 304,894.36 = 125,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,937.50/304,894.36 = 125,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,937.50x = 304,894.36 × 125,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,937.50x = 38,251,790,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,790,294.34/220,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,133.99

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