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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,316.52, 304,039.18 and 119,714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,316.52, 304,039.18 and 119,714.52 is: 165,207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,316.52 : 304,039.18 = 119,714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,316.52/304,039.18 = 119,714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,316.52x = 304,039.18 × 119,714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,316.52x = 36,397,904,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397,904,494.89/220,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,207.33

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