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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,998.22, 304,979.67 and 125,505.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,998.22, 304,979.67 and 125,505.61 is: 173,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,998.22 : 304,979.67 = 125,505.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,998.22/304,979.67 = 125,505.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,998.22x = 304,979.67 × 125,505.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,998.22x = 38,276,658,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,276,658,758.50/220,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,198.95

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