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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,303.44, 304,020.60 and 119,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,303.44, 304,020.60 and 119,701.44 is: 165,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,303.44 : 304,020.60 = 119,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,303.44/304,020.60 = 119,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,303.44x = 304,020.60 × 119,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,303.44x = 36,391,703,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,391,703,609.66/220,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,188.99

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