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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,989.69, 304,965.72 and 120,387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,989.69, 304,965.72 and 120,387.69 is: 166,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,989.69 : 304,965.72 = 120,387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,989.69/304,965.72 = 120,387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,989.69x = 304,965.72 × 120,387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,989.69x = 36,714,118,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,714,118,559.99/220,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,134.98

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