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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,965.05, 304,933.83 and 125,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,965.05, 304,933.83 and 125,473.73 is: 173,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,965.05 : 304,933.83 = 125,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,965.05/304,933.83 = 125,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,965.05x = 304,933.83 × 125,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,965.05x = 38,261,185,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261,185,053.29/220,965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,154.92

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