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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,041.76, 305,037.66 and 120,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,041.76, 305,037.66 and 120,439.76 is: 166,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,041.76 : 305,037.66 = 120,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,041.76/305,037.66 = 120,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,041.76x = 305,037.66 × 120,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,041.76x = 36,738,662,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738,662,561.36/221,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,206.89

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