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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,913.31, 304,860.37 and 120,311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,913.31, 304,860.37 and 120,311.31 is: 166,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,913.31 : 304,860.37 = 120,311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,913.31/304,860.37 = 120,311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,913.31x = 304,860.37 × 120,311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,913.31x = 36,678,150,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,678,150,481.78/220,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,029.61

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