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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,922.75, 304,873.41 and 120,320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,922.75, 304,873.41 and 120,320.75 is: 166,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,922.75 : 304,873.41 = 120,320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,922.75/304,873.41 = 120,320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,922.75x = 304,873.41 × 120,320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,922.75x = 36,682,597,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682,597,346.26/220,922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,042.64

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