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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,774.71, 305,952.54 and 135,737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,774.71, 305,952.54 and 135,737.53 is: 187,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,774.71 : 305,952.54 = 135,737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,774.71/305,952.54 = 135,737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,774.71x = 305,952.54 × 135,737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,774.71x = 41,529,240,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529,240,547.06/221,774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,258.68

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