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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,162.20, 330,146.10 and 86,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,162.20, 330,146.10 and 86,998.20 is: 130,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,162.20 : 330,146.10 = 86,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,162.20/330,146.10 = 86,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,162.20x = 330,146.10 × 86,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,162.20x = 28,722,116,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,116,437.02/220,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,458.89

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