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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,719.60, 304,590.24 and 120,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,719.60, 304,590.24 and 120,117.60 is: 165,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,719.60 : 304,590.24 = 120,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,719.60/304,590.24 = 120,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,719.60x = 304,590.24 × 120,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,719.60x = 36,586,648,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,586,648,612.22/220,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,760.76

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