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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,569.93, 307,161.57 and 125,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,569.93, 307,161.57 and 125,740.20 is: 173,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,569.93 : 307,161.57 = 125,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,569.93/307,161.57 = 125,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,569.93x = 307,161.57 × 125,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,569.93x = 38,622,556,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622,556,432.42/222,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,529.99

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