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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,241.68, 305,310.67 and 125,742.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,241.68, 305,310.67 and 125,742.07 is: 173,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,241.68 : 305,310.67 = 125,742.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,241.68/305,310.67 = 125,742.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,241.68x = 305,310.67 × 125,742.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,241.68x = 38,390,395,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390,395,706.17/221,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,522.44

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