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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,369.72, 305,490.24 and 125,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,369.72, 305,490.24 and 125,882.26 is: 173,717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,369.72 : 305,490.24 = 125,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,369.72/305,490.24 = 125,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,369.72x = 305,490.24 × 125,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,369.72x = 38,455,801,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,455,801,819.14/221,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,717.53

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