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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,191.21, 303,865.43 and 119,589.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,191.21, 303,865.43 and 119,589.21 is: 165,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,191.21 : 303,865.43 = 119,589.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,191.21/303,865.43 = 119,589.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,191.21x = 303,865.43 × 119,589.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,191.21x = 36,339,026,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339,026,122.06/220,191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,033.95

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