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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,012.32, 305,033.58 and 130,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,012.32, 305,033.58 and 130,390.44 is: 179,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,012.32 : 305,033.58 = 130,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,012.32/305,033.58 = 130,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,012.32x = 305,033.58 × 130,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,012.32x = 39,773,462,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773,462,710.98/221,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,960.39

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