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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,944, 330,798.48 and 119,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,944, 330,798.48 and 119,378.24 is: 178,733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,944 : 330,798.48 = 119,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,944/330,798.48 = 119,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,944x = 330,798.48 × 119,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,944x = 39,490,140,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490,140,337.08/220,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,733.71

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