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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,958.91, 304,925.38 and 125,467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,958.91, 304,925.38 and 125,467.61 is: 173,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,958.91 : 304,925.38 = 125,467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,958.91/304,925.38 = 125,467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,958.91x = 304,925.38 × 125,467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,958.91x = 38,258,256,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258,256,818.65/220,958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,146.48

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