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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,114.20, 330,280.65 and 86,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,114.20, 330,280.65 and 86,998.80 is: 130,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,114.20 : 330,280.65 = 86,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,114.20/330,280.65 = 86,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,114.20x = 330,280.65 × 86,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,114.20x = 28,734,020,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,020,213.22/220,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,541.42

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