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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,605.18, 305,802.63 and 130,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,605.18, 305,802.63 and 130,969.60 is: 180,730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,605.18 : 305,802.63 = 130,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,605.18/305,802.63 = 130,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,605.18x = 305,802.63 × 130,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,605.18x = 40,050,848,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,848,130.05/221,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,730.65

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