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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,748.70, 307,389.48 and 125,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,748.70, 307,389.48 and 125,951 is: 173,810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,748.70 : 307,389.48 = 125,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,748.70/307,389.48 = 125,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,748.70x = 307,389.48 × 125,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,748.70x = 38,716,012,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,012,395.48/222,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,810.27

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