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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,470.68, 304,247.40 and 119,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,470.68, 304,247.40 and 119,868.68 is: 165,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,470.68 : 304,247.40 = 119,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,470.68/304,247.40 = 119,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,470.68x = 304,247.40 × 119,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,470.68x = 36,469,734,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469,734,231.43/220,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,417.62

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