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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,943.59, 306,209.90 and 135,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,943.59, 306,209.90 and 135,812.70 is: 187,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,943.59 : 306,209.90 = 135,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,943.59/306,209.90 = 135,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,943.59x = 306,209.90 × 135,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,943.59x = 41,587,193,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587,193,338.78/221,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,377.31

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