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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,317.75, 304,040.32 and 119,715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,317.75, 304,040.32 and 119,715.75 is: 165,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,317.75 : 304,040.32 = 119,715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,317.75/304,040.32 = 119,715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,317.75x = 304,040.32 × 119,715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,317.75x = 36,398,414,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398,414,639.75/220,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,208.73

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