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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,325.11, 305,419.81 and 130,710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,325.11, 305,419.81 and 130,710.27 is: 180,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,325.11 : 305,419.81 = 130,710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,325.11/305,419.81 = 130,710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,325.11x = 305,419.81 × 130,710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,325.11x = 39,921,505,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,921,505,828.45/221,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,374.95

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