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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,958, 306,302.04 and 121,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,958, 306,302.04 and 121,356 is: 167,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,958 : 306,302.04 = 121,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,958/306,302.04 = 121,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,958x = 306,302.04 × 121,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,958x = 37,171,590,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,590,366.24/221,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,471.28

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