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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,563.56, 305,756.12 and 120,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,563.56, 305,756.12 and 120,961.56 is: 166,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,563.56 : 305,756.12 = 120,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,563.56/305,756.12 = 120,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,563.56x = 305,756.12 × 120,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,563.56x = 36,984,737,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,984,737,254.75/221,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,926.08

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