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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,431.58, 304,195.89 and 119,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,431.58, 304,195.89 and 119,829.58 is: 165,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,431.58 : 304,195.89 = 119,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,431.58/304,195.89 = 119,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,431.58x = 304,195.89 × 119,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,431.58x = 36,451,665,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,665,736.43/220,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,364.99

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