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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,349.28, 330,553.34 and 87,198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,349.28, 330,553.34 and 87,198.42 is: 130,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,349.28 : 330,553.34 = 87,198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,349.28/330,553.34 = 87,198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,349.28x = 330,553.34 × 87,198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,349.28x = 28,823,728,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823,728,537.73/220,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,809.27

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