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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,683.73, 305,813.93 and 130,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,683.73, 305,813.93 and 130,995.81 is: 180,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,683.73 : 305,813.93 = 130,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,683.73/305,813.93 = 130,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,683.73x = 305,813.93 × 130,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,683.73x = 40,060,342,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,342,814.65/221,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,709.44

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