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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,372.02, 304,113.42 and 119,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,372.02, 304,113.42 and 119,770.02 is: 165,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,372.02 : 304,113.42 = 119,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,372.02/304,113.42 = 119,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,372.02x = 304,113.42 × 119,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,372.02x = 36,423,670,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423,670,395.67/220,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,282.65

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