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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,365.71, 305,484.72 and 125,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,365.71, 305,484.72 and 125,878.25 is: 173,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,365.71 : 305,484.72 = 125,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,365.71/305,484.72 = 125,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,365.71x = 305,484.72 × 125,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,365.71x = 38,453,882,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453,882,247.01/221,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,712.01

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