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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,313.48, 305,438.42 and 125,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,313.48, 305,438.42 and 125,834.48 is: 173,666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,313.48 : 305,438.42 = 125,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,313.48/305,438.42 = 125,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,313.48x = 305,438.42 × 125,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,313.48x = 38,434,684,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,434,684,752.72/221,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,666.26

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