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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,349.72, 305,461.98 and 120,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,349.72, 305,461.98 and 120,747 is: 166,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,349.72 : 305,461.98 = 120,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,349.72/305,461.98 = 120,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,349.72x = 305,461.98 × 120,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,349.72x = 36,883,617,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883,617,699.06/221,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,630.51

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