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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,444.59, 304,215.97 and 119,842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,444.59, 304,215.97 and 119,842.59 is: 165,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,444.59 : 304,215.97 = 119,842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,444.59/304,215.97 = 119,842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,444.59x = 304,215.97 × 119,842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,444.59x = 36,458,030,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,458,030,830.07/220,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,384.10

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