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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,960.04, 304,926.93 and 125,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,960.04, 304,926.93 and 125,468.73 is: 173,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,960.04 : 304,926.93 = 125,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,960.04/304,926.93 = 125,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,960.04x = 304,926.93 × 125,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,960.04x = 38,258,794,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258,794,649.90/220,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,148.03

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