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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,702, 304,568.76 and 120,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,702, 304,568.76 and 120,100.72 is: 165,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,702 : 304,568.76 = 120,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,702/304,568.76 = 120,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,702x = 304,568.76 × 120,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,702x = 36,578,927,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578,927,365.51/220,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,738.99

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