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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,534.13, 304,337.10 and 119,932.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,534.13, 304,337.10 and 119,932.13 is: 165,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,534.13 : 304,337.10 = 119,932.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,534.13/304,337.10 = 119,932.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,534.13x = 304,337.10 × 119,932.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,534.13x = 36,499,795,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499,795,119.34/220,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,506.34

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