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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,241.73, 305,313.55 and 120,639.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,241.73, 305,313.55 and 120,639.73 is: 166,482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,241.73 : 305,313.55 = 120,639.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,241.73/305,313.55 = 120,639.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,241.73x = 305,313.55 × 120,639.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,241.73x = 36,832,944,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832,944,237.34/221,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,482.81

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