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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,173.13, 305,209.97 and 135,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,173.13, 305,209.97 and 135,275.97 is: 186,675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,173.13 : 305,209.97 = 135,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,173.13/305,209.97 = 135,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,173.13x = 305,209.97 × 135,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,173.13x = 41,287,576,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,576,481.79/221,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,675.37

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