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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,196.46, 303,872.67 and 119,594.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,196.46, 303,872.67 and 119,594.46 is: 165,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,196.46 : 303,872.67 = 119,594.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,196.46/303,872.67 = 119,594.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,196.46x = 303,872.67 × 119,594.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,196.46x = 36,341,487,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,341,487,877.41/220,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,041.20

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