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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,732.91, 305,992.77 and 121,130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,732.91, 305,992.77 and 121,130.91 is: 167,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,732.91 : 305,992.77 = 121,130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,732.91/305,992.77 = 121,130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,732.91x = 305,992.77 × 121,130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,732.91x = 37,065,182,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,182,683.52/221,732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,161.40

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