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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,393.08, 304,142.40 and 119,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,393.08, 304,142.40 and 119,791.08 is: 165,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,393.08 : 304,142.40 = 119,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,393.08/304,142.40 = 119,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,393.08x = 304,142.40 × 119,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,393.08x = 36,433,546,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,433,546,569.79/220,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,311.66

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