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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,825.92, 304,739.82 and 120,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,825.92, 304,739.82 and 120,223.92 is: 165,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,825.92 : 304,739.82 = 120,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,825.92/304,739.82 = 120,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,825.92x = 304,739.82 × 120,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,825.92x = 36,637,015,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637,015,740.49/220,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,909.04

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