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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,262.90, 305,264.07 and 130,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,262.90, 305,264.07 and 130,573.49 is: 180,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,262.90 : 305,264.07 = 130,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,262.90/305,264.07 = 130,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,262.90x = 305,264.07 × 130,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,262.90x = 39,859,394,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,394,991.50/221,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,144.95

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