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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,984.36, 304,957.86 and 120,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,984.36, 304,957.86 and 120,382.12 is: 166,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,984.36 : 304,957.86 = 120,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,984.36/304,957.86 = 120,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,984.36x = 304,957.86 × 120,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,984.36x = 36,711,473,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711,473,697.46/220,984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,127.02

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