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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,638.54, 304,482.51 and 120,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,638.54, 304,482.51 and 120,037.26 is: 165,652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,638.54 : 304,482.51 = 120,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,638.54/304,482.51 = 120,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,638.54x = 304,482.51 × 120,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,638.54x = 36,549,246,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549,246,218.32/220,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,652.14

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