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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,199.20, 329,861.40 and 120,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,199.20, 329,861.40 and 120,180.40 is: 180,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,199.20 : 329,861.40 = 120,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,199.20/329,861.40 = 120,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,199.20x = 329,861.40 × 120,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,199.20x = 39,642,874,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,642,874,996.56/220,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,031.88

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