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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,994.52, 304,972.44 and 120,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,994.52, 304,972.44 and 120,392.52 is: 166,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,994.52 : 304,972.44 = 120,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,994.52/304,972.44 = 120,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,994.52x = 304,972.44 × 120,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,994.52x = 36,716,400,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716,400,582.15/220,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,141.68

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