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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,433.72, 304,201.56 and 119,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,433.72, 304,201.56 and 119,833.88 is: 165,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,433.72 : 304,201.56 = 119,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,433.72/304,201.56 = 119,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,433.72x = 304,201.56 × 119,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,433.72x = 36,453,653,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453,653,236.85/220,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,372.40

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