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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,207.55, 305,257.63 and 130,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,207.55, 305,257.63 and 130,592.71 is: 180,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,207.55 : 305,257.63 = 130,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,207.55/305,257.63 = 130,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,207.55x = 305,257.63 × 130,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,207.55x = 39,864,420,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864,420,713.22/221,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,212.75

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