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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,533.21, 305,711.89 and 126,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,533.21, 305,711.89 and 126,037.86 is: 173,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,533.21 : 305,711.89 = 126,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,533.21/305,711.89 = 126,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,533.21x = 305,711.89 × 126,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,533.21x = 38,531,272,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531,272,392.16/221,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,930.01

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