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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,206.96, 303,887.16 and 119,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,206.96, 303,887.16 and 119,604.96 is: 165,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,206.96 : 303,887.16 = 119,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,206.96/303,887.16 = 119,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,206.96x = 303,887.16 × 119,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,206.96x = 36,346,411,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,346,411,616.31/220,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,055.69

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