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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,016.32, 303,614.40 and 119,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,016.32, 303,614.40 and 119,412.16 is: 164,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,016.32 : 303,614.40 = 119,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,016.32/303,614.40 = 119,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,016.32x = 303,614.40 × 119,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,016.32x = 36,255,251,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255,251,311.10/220,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,784.37

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