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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,413.62, 304,169.37 and 119,811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,413.62, 304,169.37 and 119,811.62 is: 165,339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,413.62 : 304,169.37 = 119,811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,413.62/304,169.37 = 119,811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,413.62x = 304,169.37 × 119,811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,413.62x = 36,443,024,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,443,024,974.08/220,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,339.26

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