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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,345.91, 305,471.79 and 125,861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,345.91, 305,471.79 and 125,861.49 is: 173,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,345.91 : 305,471.79 = 125,861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,345.91/305,471.79 = 125,861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,345.91x = 305,471.79 × 125,861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,345.91x = 38,447,134,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447,134,642.37/221,345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,697.06

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