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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,950.96, 306,311.09 and 135,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,950.96, 306,311.09 and 135,909.52 is: 187,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,950.96 : 306,311.09 = 135,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,950.96/306,311.09 = 135,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,950.96x = 306,311.09 × 135,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,950.96x = 41,630,591,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630,591,767.25/221,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,566.62

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