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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,961.52, 304,916.04 and 125,455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,961.52, 304,916.04 and 125,455.68 is: 173,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,961.52 : 304,916.04 = 125,455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,961.52/304,916.04 = 125,455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,961.52x = 304,916.04 × 125,455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,961.52x = 38,253,449,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,449,141.11/220,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,122.67

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