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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,327.57, 304,053.96 and 119,725.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,327.57, 304,053.96 and 119,725.57 is: 165,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,327.57 : 304,053.96 = 119,725.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,327.57/304,053.96 = 119,725.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,327.57x = 304,053.96 × 119,725.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,327.57x = 36,403,033,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403,033,671.76/220,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,222.33

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