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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,390.56, 304,137.45 and 119,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,390.56, 304,137.45 and 119,788.56 is: 165,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,390.56 : 304,137.45 = 119,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,390.56/304,137.45 = 119,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,390.56x = 304,137.45 × 119,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,390.56x = 36,432,187,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432,187,177.57/220,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,307.39

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