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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,873.02, 304,808.31 and 120,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,873.02, 304,808.31 and 120,271.02 is: 165,975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,873.02 : 304,808.31 = 120,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,873.02/304,808.31 = 120,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,873.02x = 304,808.31 × 120,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,873.02x = 36,659,606,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,659,606,348.18/220,873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,975.94

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