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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,908, 306,233.04 and 121,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,908, 306,233.04 and 121,306.72 is: 167,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,908 : 306,233.04 = 121,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,908/306,233.04 = 121,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,908x = 306,233.04 × 121,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,908x = 37,148,125,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,125,638.03/221,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,403.27

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