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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,285.80, 303,990.66 and 119,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,285.80, 303,990.66 and 119,683.08 is: 165,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,285.80 : 303,990.66 = 119,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,285.80/303,990.66 = 119,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,285.80x = 303,990.66 × 119,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,285.80x = 36,382,538,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,382,538,480.03/220,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,160.62

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