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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,637.76, 305,871.52 and 135,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,637.76, 305,871.52 and 135,569.76 is: 187,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,637.76 : 305,871.52 = 135,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,637.76/305,871.52 = 135,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,637.76x = 305,871.52 × 135,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,637.76x = 41,466,928,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466,928,557.24/221,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,093.25

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