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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,401, 305,502.54 and 125,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,401, 305,502.54 and 125,897.12 is: 173,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,401 : 305,502.54 = 125,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,401/305,502.54 = 125,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,401x = 305,502.54 × 125,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,401x = 38,461,889,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461,889,938.68/221,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,720.49

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