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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,974.66, 304,945.05 and 120,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,974.66, 304,945.05 and 120,372.66 is: 166,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,974.66 : 304,945.05 = 120,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,974.66/304,945.05 = 120,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,974.66x = 304,945.05 × 120,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,974.66x = 36,707,046,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707,046,822.33/220,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,114.28

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