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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,158, 303,818.04 and 119,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,158, 303,818.04 and 119,556 is: 164,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,158 : 303,818.04 = 119,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,158/303,818.04 = 119,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,158x = 303,818.04 × 119,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,158x = 36,323,269,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323,269,590.24/220,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,987.28

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