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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,319.94, 304,043.44 and 119,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,319.94, 304,043.44 and 119,717.94 is: 165,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,319.94 : 304,043.44 = 119,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,319.94/304,043.44 = 119,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,319.94x = 304,043.44 × 119,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,319.94x = 36,399,454,307.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,454,307.31/220,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,211.80

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