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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,674.58, 305,912.94 and 126,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,674.58, 305,912.94 and 126,187.46 is: 174,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,674.58 : 305,912.94 = 126,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,674.58/305,912.94 = 126,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,674.58x = 305,912.94 × 126,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,674.58x = 38,602,376,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,376,879.73/221,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,139.84

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