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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,351.91, 305,480.07 and 125,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,351.91, 305,480.07 and 125,867.49 is: 173,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,351.91 : 305,480.07 = 125,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,351.91/305,480.07 = 125,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,351.91x = 305,480.07 × 125,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,351.91x = 38,450,009,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,009,655.92/221,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,705.34

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