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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,041.81, 305,037.70 and 120,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,041.81, 305,037.70 and 120,439.81 is: 166,206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,041.81 : 305,037.70 = 120,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,041.81/305,037.70 = 120,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,041.81x = 305,037.70 × 120,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,041.81x = 36,738,682,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738,682,630.84/221,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,206.94

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