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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,161.34, 303,822.39 and 119,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,161.34, 303,822.39 and 119,558.62 is: 164,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,161.34 : 303,822.39 = 119,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,161.34/303,822.39 = 119,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,161.34x = 303,822.39 × 119,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,161.34x = 36,324,585,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,585,673.50/220,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,990.75

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