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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,308.82, 304,027.98 and 119,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,308.82, 304,027.98 and 119,706.82 is: 165,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,308.82 : 304,027.98 = 119,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,308.82/304,027.98 = 119,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,308.82x = 304,027.98 × 119,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,308.82x = 36,394,222,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394,222,676.82/220,308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,196.39

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