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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,205.75, 303,884.24 and 119,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,205.75, 303,884.24 and 119,603.75 is: 165,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,205.75 : 303,884.24 = 119,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,205.75/303,884.24 = 119,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,205.75x = 303,884.24 × 119,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,205.75x = 36,345,694,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,345,694,669.90/220,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,053.34

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