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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,267.60, 305,376.72 and 135,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,267.60, 305,376.72 and 135,208.88 is: 186,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,267.60 : 305,376.72 = 135,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,267.60/305,376.72 = 135,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,267.60x = 305,376.72 × 135,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,267.60x = 41,289,644,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,289,644,289.27/221,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,605.02

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