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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,219.68, 303,903.45 and 119,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,219.68, 303,903.45 and 119,617.68 is: 165,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,219.68 : 303,903.45 = 119,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,219.68/303,903.45 = 119,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,219.68x = 303,903.45 × 119,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,219.68x = 36,352,225,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,352,225,633.00/220,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,072.56

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