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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,059.56, 305,052.66 and 125,565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,059.56, 305,052.66 and 125,565.96 is: 173,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,059.56 : 305,052.66 = 125,565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,059.56/305,052.66 = 125,565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,059.56x = 305,052.66 × 125,565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,059.56x = 38,304,230,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304,230,103.45/221,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,275.61

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