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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,773.78, 306,047.90 and 119,799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,773.78, 306,047.90 and 119,799.23 is: 165,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,773.78 : 306,047.90 = 119,799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,773.78/306,047.90 = 119,799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,773.78x = 306,047.90 × 119,799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,773.78x = 36,664,302,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664,302,763.12/221,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,322.98

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