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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,010.94, 305,031.78 and 130,389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,010.94, 305,031.78 and 130,389.16 is: 179,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,010.94 : 305,031.78 = 130,389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,010.94/305,031.78 = 130,389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,010.94x = 305,031.78 × 130,389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,010.94x = 39,772,837,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772,837,567.50/221,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,958.68

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