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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,842.29, 331,265.16 and 120,947.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,842.29, 331,265.16 and 120,947.99 is: 181,422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,842.29 : 331,265.16 = 120,947.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,842.29/331,265.16 = 120,947.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,842.29x = 331,265.16 × 120,947.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,842.29x = 40,065,856,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065,856,389.56/220,842.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,422.93

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