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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,631.68, 304,472.10 and 120,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,631.68, 304,472.10 and 120,029.68 is: 165,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,631.68 : 304,472.10 = 120,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,631.68/304,472.10 = 120,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,631.68x = 304,472.10 × 120,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,631.68x = 36,545,688,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545,688,731.93/220,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,641.17

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