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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,903.60, 304,844.70 and 120,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,903.60, 304,844.70 and 120,301.60 is: 166,014.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,903.60 : 304,844.70 = 120,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,903.60/304,844.70 = 120,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,903.60x = 304,844.70 × 120,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,903.60x = 36,673,305,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673,305,161.52/220,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,014.97

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