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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,980.88, 304,953.69 and 120,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,980.88, 304,953.69 and 120,378.88 is: 166,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,980.88 : 304,953.69 = 120,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,980.88/304,953.69 = 120,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,980.88x = 304,953.69 × 120,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,980.88x = 36,709,983,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,709,983,654.07/220,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,122.90

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