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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,630.68, 304,470.72 and 120,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,630.68, 304,470.72 and 120,028.68 is: 165,639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,630.68 : 304,470.72 = 120,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,630.68/304,470.72 = 120,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,630.68x = 304,470.72 × 120,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,630.68x = 36,545,218,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545,218,620.25/220,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,639.79

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