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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,174.24, 303,839.12 and 119,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,174.24, 303,839.12 and 119,571.36 is: 165,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,174.24 : 303,839.12 = 119,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,174.24/303,839.12 = 119,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,174.24x = 303,839.12 × 119,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,174.24x = 36,330,456,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,330,456,799.60/220,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,007.75

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