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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,151.84, 305,189.55 and 120,549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,151.84, 305,189.55 and 120,549.84 is: 166,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,151.84 : 305,189.55 = 120,549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,151.84/305,189.55 = 120,549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,151.84x = 305,189.55 × 120,549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,151.84x = 36,790,551,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790,551,422.17/221,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,358.79

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