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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,634.70, 304,475.67 and 120,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,634.70, 304,475.67 and 120,032.70 is: 165,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,634.70 : 304,475.67 = 120,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,634.70/304,475.67 = 120,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,634.70x = 304,475.67 × 120,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,634.70x = 36,547,036,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547,036,754.41/220,634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,645.01

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