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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,351.52, 305,465.14 and 125,864.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,351.52, 305,465.14 and 125,864.07 is: 173,692.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,351.52 : 305,465.14 = 125,864.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,351.52/305,465.14 = 125,864.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,351.52x = 305,465.14 × 125,864.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,351.52x = 38,447,085,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447,085,763.52/221,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,692.44

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