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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,217.93, 305,281.05 and 120,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,217.93, 305,281.05 and 120,615.93 is: 166,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,217.93 : 305,281.05 = 120,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,217.93/305,281.05 = 120,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,217.93x = 305,281.05 × 120,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,217.93x = 36,821,757,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,821,757,757.13/221,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,450.15

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