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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,607, 331,019.86 and 87,484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,607, 331,019.86 and 87,484.30 is: 131,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,607 : 331,019.86 = 87,484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,607/331,019.86 = 87,484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,607x = 331,019.86 × 87,484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,607x = 28,959,040,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,040,738.20/220,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,269.82

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