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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,181.69, 303,849.02 and 119,579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,181.69, 303,849.02 and 119,579.69 is: 165,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,181.69 : 303,849.02 = 119,579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,181.69/303,849.02 = 119,579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,181.69x = 303,849.02 × 119,579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,181.69x = 36,334,172,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,334,172,676.98/220,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,019.05

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