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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,392.08, 305,519.51 and 125,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,392.08, 305,519.51 and 125,898.75 is: 173,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,392.08 : 305,519.51 = 125,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,392.08/305,519.51 = 125,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,392.08x = 305,519.51 × 125,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,392.08x = 38,464,524,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464,524,724.36/221,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,739.39

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