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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,587.66, 304,410.96 and 119,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,587.66, 304,410.96 and 119,985.66 is: 165,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,587.66 : 304,410.96 = 119,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,587.66/304,410.96 = 119,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,587.66x = 304,410.96 × 119,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,587.66x = 36,524,949,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,524,949,946.83/220,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,580.20

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