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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,701, 304,567.38 and 120,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,701, 304,567.38 and 120,099.72 is: 165,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,701 : 304,567.38 = 120,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,701/304,567.38 = 120,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,701x = 304,567.38 × 120,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,701x = 36,578,457,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578,457,059.13/220,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,737.61

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