Here, 221 is divided among X,Y and Z. Let Z gets ₹a. Then, Y gets ₹(a+26) and X gets ₹(a+78) According to the question, a+a+26+a+78=221 ⇒3a+104=221 ⇒3a=117 ⇒a=39 So, share of Z=₹39 Share of Y=₹(39+26)=₹65 Share of X=39+78=₹117 ∴ Required ratio =117:65:39=9:5:3