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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,034.78, 305,027.94 and 120,432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,034.78, 305,027.94 and 120,432.78 is: 166,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,034.78 : 305,027.94 = 120,432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,034.78/305,027.94 = 120,432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,034.78x = 305,027.94 × 120,432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,034.78x = 36,735,362,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,735,362,791.87/221,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,197.21

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