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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,457.52, 304,229.88 and 119,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,457.52, 304,229.88 and 119,855.52 is: 165,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,457.52 : 304,229.88 = 119,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,457.52/304,229.88 = 119,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,457.52x = 304,229.88 × 119,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,457.52x = 36,463,630,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,463,630,466.94/220,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,399.80

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