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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,334.26, 304,061.40 and 119,732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,334.26, 304,061.40 and 119,732.26 is: 165,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,334.26 : 304,061.40 = 119,732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,334.26/304,061.40 = 119,732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,334.26x = 304,061.40 × 119,732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,334.26x = 36,405,958,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,405,958,600.76/220,334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,230.58

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