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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,691, 304,553.58 and 120,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,691, 304,553.58 and 120,089.72 is: 165,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,691 : 304,553.58 = 120,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,691/304,553.58 = 120,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,691x = 304,553.58 × 120,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,691x = 36,573,754,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,754,147.20/220,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,723.81

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