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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,753.44, 304,638.48 and 120,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,753.44, 304,638.48 and 120,149.28 is: 165,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,753.44 : 304,638.48 = 120,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,753.44/304,638.48 = 120,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,753.44x = 304,638.48 × 120,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,753.44x = 36,602,094,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,602,094,032.29/220,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,805.32

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