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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,740, 304,621.20 and 120,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,740, 304,621.20 and 120,138.72 is: 165,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,740 : 304,621.20 = 120,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,740/304,621.20 = 120,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,740x = 304,621.20 × 120,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,740x = 36,596,801,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596,801,052.86/220,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,791.43

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