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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,006.40, 329,944.80 and 86,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,006.40, 329,944.80 and 86,842.40 is: 130,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,006.40 : 329,944.80 = 86,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,006.40/329,944.80 = 86,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,006.40x = 329,944.80 × 86,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,006.40x = 28,653,198,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653,198,299.52/220,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,238.02

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