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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,966.70, 328,207.05 and 85,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,966.70, 328,207.05 and 85,802.70 is: 128,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,966.70 : 328,207.05 = 85,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,966.70/328,207.05 = 85,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,966.70x = 328,207.05 × 85,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,966.70x = 28,161,051,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,051,049.04/218,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,608.83

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