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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,172.69, 305,129.64 and 139,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,172.69, 305,129.64 and 139,474.08 is: 192,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,172.69 : 305,129.64 = 139,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,172.69/305,129.64 = 139,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,172.69x = 305,129.64 × 139,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,172.69x = 42,557,675,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557,675,819.73/221,172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,418.31

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