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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,217.66, 305,163.99 and 149,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,217.66, 305,163.99 and 149,621.76 is: 206,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,217.66 : 305,163.99 = 149,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,217.66/305,163.99 = 149,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,217.66x = 305,163.99 × 149,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,217.66x = 45,659,173,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,659,173,272.42/221,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,399.31

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