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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,291.44, 304,006.68 and 119,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,291.44, 304,006.68 and 119,695.92 is: 165,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,291.44 : 304,006.68 = 119,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,291.44/304,006.68 = 119,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,291.44x = 304,006.68 × 119,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,291.44x = 36,388,359,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,388,359,248.75/220,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,182.81

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