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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,115.20, 330,282.15 and 86,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,115.20, 330,282.15 and 86,999.80 is: 130,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,115.20 : 330,282.15 = 86,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,115.20/330,282.15 = 86,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,115.20x = 330,282.15 × 86,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,115.20x = 28,734,480,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,734,480,993.57/220,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,542.92

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