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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,991.60, 328,487.40 and 85,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,991.60, 328,487.40 and 85,876.20 is: 128,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,991.60 : 328,487.40 = 85,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,991.60/328,487.40 = 85,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,991.60x = 328,487.40 × 85,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,991.60x = 28,209,249,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209,249,659.88/218,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,814.30

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