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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,964.04, 304,932.46 and 125,472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,964.04, 304,932.46 and 125,472.74 is: 173,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,964.04 : 304,932.46 = 125,472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,964.04/304,932.46 = 125,472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,964.04x = 304,932.46 × 125,472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,964.04x = 38,260,711,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260,711,271.14/220,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,153.57

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