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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,218.21, 303,901.43 and 119,616.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,218.21, 303,901.43 and 119,616.21 is: 165,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,218.21 : 303,901.43 = 119,616.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,218.21/303,901.43 = 119,616.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,218.21x = 303,901.43 × 119,616.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,218.21x = 36,351,536,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,351,536,672.10/220,218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,070.53

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