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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,249.89, 305,351.04 and 125,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,249.89, 305,351.04 and 125,770.96 is: 173,578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,249.89 : 305,351.04 = 125,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,249.89/305,351.04 = 125,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,249.89x = 305,351.04 × 125,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,249.89x = 38,404,293,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404,293,437.80/221,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,578.81

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