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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,340.12, 304,067.94 and 119,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,340.12, 304,067.94 and 119,738.12 is: 165,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,340.12 : 304,067.94 = 119,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,340.12/304,067.94 = 119,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,340.12x = 304,067.94 × 119,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,340.12x = 36,408,523,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,408,523,487.87/220,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,237.83

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