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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,668.08, 305,903.97 and 126,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,668.08, 305,903.97 and 126,180.96 is: 174,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,668.08 : 305,903.97 = 126,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,668.08/305,903.97 = 126,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,668.08x = 305,903.97 × 126,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,668.08x = 38,599,256,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,256,602.41/221,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,130.87

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