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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,462.02, 304,236.08 and 119,860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,462.02, 304,236.08 and 119,860.02 is: 165,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,462.02 : 304,236.08 = 119,860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,462.02/304,236.08 = 119,860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,462.02x = 304,236.08 × 119,860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,462.02x = 36,465,742,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,465,742,633.52/220,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,406.01

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