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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,137.98, 305,170.50 and 125,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,137.98, 305,170.50 and 125,644.80 is: 173,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,137.98 : 305,170.50 = 125,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,137.98/305,170.50 = 125,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,137.98x = 305,170.50 × 125,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,137.98x = 38,343,086,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343,086,438.40/221,137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,389.87

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