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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,737.40, 330,875.70 and 120,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,737.40, 330,875.70 and 120,743.80 is: 180,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,737.40 : 330,875.70 = 120,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,737.40/330,875.70 = 120,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,737.40x = 330,875.70 × 120,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,737.40x = 39,951,189,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951,189,345.66/220,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,989.67

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