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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,517.36, 330,395.60 and 120,749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,517.36, 330,395.60 and 120,749.36 is: 180,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,517.36 : 330,395.60 = 120,749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,517.36/330,395.60 = 120,749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,517.36x = 330,395.60 × 120,749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,517.36x = 39,895,057,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,895,057,246.82/220,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,915.72

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