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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,977.52, 304,938.48 and 125,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,977.52, 304,938.48 and 125,471.52 is: 173,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,977.52 : 304,938.48 = 125,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,977.52/304,938.48 = 125,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,977.52x = 304,938.48 × 125,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,977.52x = 38,261,094,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261,094,592.09/220,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,144.74

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