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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,251.97, 305,327.07 and 125,777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,251.97, 305,327.07 and 125,777.07 is: 173,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,251.97 : 305,327.07 = 125,777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,251.97/305,327.07 = 125,777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,251.97x = 305,327.07 × 125,777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,251.97x = 38,403,144,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403,144,256.28/221,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,571.99

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