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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,027.60, 328,541.40 and 85,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,027.60, 328,541.40 and 85,912.20 is: 128,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,027.60 : 328,541.40 = 85,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,027.60/328,541.40 = 85,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,027.60x = 328,541.40 × 85,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,027.60x = 28,225,714,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,714,465.08/219,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,868.30

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