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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,148.41, 305,175.14 and 135,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,148.41, 305,175.14 and 135,251.55 is: 186,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,148.41 : 305,175.14 = 135,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,148.41/305,175.14 = 135,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,148.41x = 305,175.14 × 135,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,148.41x = 41,275,410,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275,410,030.21/221,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,641.23

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