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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,232.26, 303,912.39 and 119,628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,232.26, 303,912.39 and 119,628.10 is: 165,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,232.26 : 303,912.39 = 119,628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,232.26/303,912.39 = 119,628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,232.26x = 303,912.39 × 119,628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,232.26x = 36,356,461,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,356,461,470.98/220,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,082.36

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