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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,944.89, 304,907.51 and 125,454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,944.89, 304,907.51 and 125,454.17 is: 173,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,944.89 : 304,907.51 = 125,454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,944.89/304,907.51 = 125,454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,944.89x = 304,907.51 × 125,454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,944.89x = 38,251,918,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,918,593.82/220,944.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,128.78

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