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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,975.70, 328,220.55 and 85,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,975.70, 328,220.55 and 85,811.70 is: 128,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,975.70 : 328,220.55 = 85,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,975.70/328,220.55 = 85,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,975.70x = 328,220.55 × 85,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,975.70x = 28,165,163,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165,163,370.44/218,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,622.32

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