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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,472.68, 304,250.16 and 119,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,472.68, 304,250.16 and 119,870.68 is: 165,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,472.68 : 304,250.16 = 119,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,472.68/304,250.16 = 119,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,472.68x = 304,250.16 × 119,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,472.68x = 36,470,673,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,470,673,569.31/220,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,420.38

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