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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,285.44, 305,372.52 and 125,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,285.44, 305,372.52 and 125,792.14 is: 173,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,285.44 : 305,372.52 = 125,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,285.44/305,372.52 = 125,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,285.44x = 305,372.52 × 125,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,285.44x = 38,413,462,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,413,462,420.24/221,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,592.36

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