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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,819.41, 304,730.78 and 120,217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,819.41, 304,730.78 and 120,217.41 is: 165,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,819.41 : 304,730.78 = 120,217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,819.41/304,730.78 = 120,217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,819.41x = 304,730.78 × 120,217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,819.41x = 36,633,945,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633,945,419.42/220,819.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,900.02

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