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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,114.92, 305,138.70 and 125,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,114.92, 305,138.70 and 125,621.80 is: 173,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,114.92 : 305,138.70 = 125,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,114.92/305,138.70 = 125,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,114.92x = 305,138.70 × 125,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,114.92x = 38,332,072,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332,072,743.66/221,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,358.15

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