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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,237.73, 305,308.04 and 120,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,237.73, 305,308.04 and 120,635.73 is: 166,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,237.73 : 305,308.04 = 120,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,237.73/305,308.04 = 120,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,237.73x = 305,308.04 × 120,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,237.73x = 36,831,057,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,831,057,677.09/221,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,477.29

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