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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,363.66, 305,480.44 and 125,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,363.66, 305,480.44 and 125,870.38 is: 173,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,363.66 : 305,480.44 = 125,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,363.66/305,480.44 = 125,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,363.66x = 305,480.44 × 125,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,363.66x = 38,450,939,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,939,065.37/221,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,700.32

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