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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,985.13, 328,477.70 and 85,928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,985.13, 328,477.70 and 85,928.05 is: 128,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,985.13 : 328,477.70 = 85,928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,985.13/328,477.70 = 85,928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,985.13x = 328,477.70 × 85,928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,985.13x = 28,225,448,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,448,229.49/218,985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,892.08

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