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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,078.70, 330,227.40 and 86,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,078.70, 330,227.40 and 86,963.30 is: 130,488.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,078.70 : 330,227.40 = 86,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,078.70/330,227.40 = 86,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,078.70x = 330,227.40 × 86,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,078.70x = 28,717,664,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,664,454.42/220,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,488.16

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