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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,159.84, 303,820.32 and 119,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,159.84, 303,820.32 and 119,557.12 is: 164,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,159.84 : 303,820.32 = 119,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,159.84/303,820.32 = 119,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,159.84x = 303,820.32 × 119,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,159.84x = 36,323,882,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,323,882,456.68/220,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,988.68

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