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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,034.76, 305,027.96 and 120,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,034.76, 305,027.96 and 120,432.76 is: 166,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,034.76 : 305,027.96 = 120,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,034.76/305,027.96 = 120,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,034.76x = 305,027.96 × 120,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,034.76x = 36,735,359,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,735,359,099.97/221,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,197.20

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