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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,246.72, 306,681.12 and 125,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,246.72, 306,681.12 and 125,445.24 is: 173,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,246.72 : 306,681.12 = 125,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,246.72/306,681.12 = 125,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,246.72x = 306,681.12 × 125,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,246.72x = 38,471,686,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471,686,701.87/222,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,103.51

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