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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,304.43, 304,021.98 and 119,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,304.43, 304,021.98 and 119,702.43 is: 165,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,304.43 : 304,021.98 = 119,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,304.43/304,021.98 = 119,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,304.43x = 304,021.98 × 119,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,304.43x = 36,392,169,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392,169,779.41/220,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,190.37

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