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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,349.91, 305,477.31 and 125,865.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,349.91, 305,477.31 and 125,865.49 is: 173,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,349.91 : 305,477.31 = 125,865.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,349.91/305,477.31 = 125,865.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,349.91x = 305,477.31 × 125,865.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,349.91x = 38,449,051,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449,051,307.03/221,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,702.58

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