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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,972.15, 304,941.60 and 120,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,972.15, 304,941.60 and 120,370.15 is: 166,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,972.15 : 304,941.60 = 120,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,972.15/304,941.60 = 120,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,972.15x = 304,941.60 × 120,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,972.15x = 36,705,864,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,705,864,006.68/220,972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,110.82

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