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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,436, 304,200.96 and 119,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,436, 304,200.96 and 119,833.28 is: 165,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,436 : 304,200.96 = 119,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,436/304,200.96 = 119,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,436x = 304,200.96 × 119,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,436x = 36,453,398,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453,398,815.95/220,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,369.53

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