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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,056.14, 327,211.11 and 91,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,056.14, 327,211.11 and 91,687.23 is: 137,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,056.14 : 327,211.11 = 91,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,056.14/327,211.11 = 91,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,056.14x = 327,211.11 × 91,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,056.14x = 30,001,080,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,080,301.13/218,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,584.20

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