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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,316.44, 304,038.61 and 119,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,316.44, 304,038.61 and 119,714.44 is: 165,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,316.44 : 304,038.61 = 119,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,316.44/304,038.61 = 119,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,316.44x = 304,038.61 × 119,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,316.44x = 36,397,811,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397,811,934.53/220,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,206.97

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