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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,251.05, 305,320.55 and 124,465.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,251.05, 305,320.55 and 124,465.41 is: 171,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,251.05 : 305,320.55 = 124,465.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,251.05/305,320.55 = 124,465.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,251.05x = 305,320.55 × 124,465.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,251.05x = 38,001,846,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001,846,814.85/221,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,758.94

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