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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,818.42, 304,729.47 and 120,216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,818.42, 304,729.47 and 120,216.42 is: 165,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,818.42 : 304,729.47 = 120,216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,818.42/304,729.47 = 120,216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,818.42x = 304,729.47 × 120,216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,818.42x = 36,633,485,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633,485,951.90/220,818.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,898.69

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