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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,324.92, 305,407.78 and 125,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,324.92, 305,407.78 and 125,812.92 is: 173,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,324.92 : 305,407.78 = 125,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,324.92/305,407.78 = 125,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,324.92x = 305,407.78 × 125,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,324.92x = 38,424,244,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,244,592.52/221,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,610.11

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