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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,720.39, 305,974.15 and 121,118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,720.39, 305,974.15 and 121,118.39 is: 167,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,720.39 : 305,974.15 = 121,118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,720.39/305,974.15 = 121,118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,720.39x = 305,974.15 × 121,118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,720.39x = 37,059,094,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059,094,899.75/221,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,143.38

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