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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,376.12, 304,117.60 and 119,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,376.12, 304,117.60 and 119,774.12 is: 165,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,376.12 : 304,117.60 = 119,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,376.12/304,117.60 = 119,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,376.12x = 304,117.60 × 119,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,376.12x = 36,425,417,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425,417,916.51/220,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,287.50

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