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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,359.69, 305,448.33 and 125,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,359.69, 305,448.33 and 125,868.44 is: 173,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,359.69 : 305,448.33 = 125,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,359.69/305,448.33 = 125,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,359.69x = 305,448.33 × 125,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,359.69x = 38,446,304,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,304,643.25/221,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,682.50

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