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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,336.12, 304,062.42 and 119,734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,336.12, 304,062.42 and 119,734.12 is: 165,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,336.12 : 304,062.42 = 119,734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,336.12/304,062.42 = 119,734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,336.12x = 304,062.42 × 119,734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,336.12x = 36,406,646,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406,646,283.77/220,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,232.31

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