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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,170.76, 305,215.44 and 120,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,170.76, 305,215.44 and 120,568.76 is: 166,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,170.76 : 305,215.44 = 120,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,170.76/305,215.44 = 120,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,170.76x = 305,215.44 × 120,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,170.76x = 36,799,447,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,447,133.65/221,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,384.77

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