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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,474.68, 304,252.92 and 119,872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,474.68, 304,252.92 and 119,872.68 is: 165,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,474.68 : 304,252.92 = 119,872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,474.68/304,252.92 = 119,872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,474.68x = 304,252.92 × 119,872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,474.68x = 36,471,612,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,471,612,918.23/220,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,423.14

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