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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,023, 303,638.22 and 119,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,023, 303,638.22 and 119,427.48 is: 164,813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,023 : 303,638.22 = 119,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,023/303,638.22 = 119,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,023x = 303,638.22 × 119,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,023x = 36,262,747,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,262,747,446.29/220,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,813.44

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