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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,251.75, 303,947.42 and 119,649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,251.75, 303,947.42 and 119,649.75 is: 165,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,251.75 : 303,947.42 = 119,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,251.75/303,947.42 = 119,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,251.75x = 303,947.42 × 119,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,251.75x = 36,367,232,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367,232,217.90/220,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,116.66

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