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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,251.61, 305,326.55 and 125,776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,251.61, 305,326.55 and 125,776.70 is: 173,571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,251.61 : 305,326.55 = 125,776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,251.61/305,326.55 = 125,776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,251.61x = 305,326.55 × 125,776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,251.61x = 38,402,963,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,963,725.87/221,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,571.46

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