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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,163.70, 330,148.35 and 86,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,163.70, 330,148.35 and 86,999.70 is: 130,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,163.70 : 330,148.35 = 86,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,163.70/330,148.35 = 86,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,163.70x = 330,148.35 × 86,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,163.70x = 28,722,807,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,807,405.50/220,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,461.14

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