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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,189.96, 303,863.70 and 119,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,189.96, 303,863.70 and 119,587.96 is: 165,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,189.96 : 303,863.70 = 119,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,189.96/303,863.70 = 119,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,189.96x = 303,863.70 × 119,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,189.96x = 36,338,440,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338,440,001.05/220,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,032.23

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