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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,773.14, 306,046.76 and 121,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,773.14, 306,046.76 and 121,171.14 is: 167,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,773.14 : 306,046.76 = 121,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,773.14/306,046.76 = 121,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,773.14x = 306,046.76 × 121,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,773.14x = 37,084,034,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,084,034,196.65/221,773.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,216.08

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