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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,362.96, 330,546.60 and 87,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,362.96, 330,546.60 and 87,275.64 is: 130,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,362.96 : 330,546.60 = 87,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,362.96/330,546.60 = 87,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,362.96x = 330,546.60 × 87,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,362.96x = 28,848,666,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,666,064.82/220,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,914.32

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