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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,426.52, 305,569.44 and 120,824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,426.52, 305,569.44 and 120,824.52 is: 166,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,426.52 : 305,569.44 = 120,824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,426.52/305,569.44 = 120,824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,426.52x = 305,569.44 × 120,824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,426.52x = 36,920,280,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920,280,914.67/221,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,738.30

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