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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,106.66, 305,135.44 and 125,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,106.66, 305,135.44 and 125,629.54 is: 173,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,106.66 : 305,135.44 = 125,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,106.66/305,135.44 = 125,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,106.66x = 305,135.44 × 125,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,106.66x = 38,334,024,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,024,964.90/221,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,373.45

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