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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,740.19, 304,621.46 and 120,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,740.19, 304,621.46 and 120,138.19 is: 165,790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,740.19 : 304,621.46 = 120,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,740.19/304,621.46 = 120,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,740.19x = 304,621.46 × 120,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,740.19x = 36,596,669,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596,669,927.83/220,740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,790.70

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