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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,206.08, 306,644.18 and 125,430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,206.08, 306,644.18 and 125,430.31 is: 173,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,206.08 : 306,644.18 = 125,430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,206.08/306,644.18 = 125,430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,206.08x = 306,644.18 × 125,430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,206.08x = 38,462,474,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462,474,557.10/222,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,093.71

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