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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,599.91, 307,203.03 and 125,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,599.91, 307,203.03 and 125,770.26 is: 173,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,599.91 : 307,203.03 = 125,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,599.91/307,203.03 = 125,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,599.91x = 307,203.03 × 125,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,599.91x = 38,637,004,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,637,004,955.89/222,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,571.52

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