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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,029.97, 305,047.29 and 124,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,029.97, 305,047.29 and 124,233.96 is: 171,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,029.97 : 305,047.29 = 124,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,029.97/305,047.29 = 124,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,029.97x = 305,047.29 × 124,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,029.97x = 37,897,232,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,232,202.80/221,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,457.44

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