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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,029.32, 303,632.34 and 119,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,029.32, 303,632.34 and 119,425.16 is: 164,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,029.32 : 303,632.34 = 119,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,029.32/303,632.34 = 119,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,029.32x = 303,632.34 × 119,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,029.32x = 36,261,340,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261,340,785.67/220,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,802.31

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