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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,306.32, 304,022.16 and 119,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,306.32, 304,022.16 and 119,704.32 is: 165,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,306.32 : 304,022.16 = 119,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,306.32/304,022.16 = 119,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,306.32x = 304,022.16 × 119,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,306.32x = 36,392,765,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392,765,927.73/220,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,191.66

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