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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,612.78, 331,028.52 and 87,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,612.78, 331,028.52 and 87,490.09 is: 131,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,612.78 : 331,028.52 = 87,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,612.78/331,028.52 = 87,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,612.78x = 331,028.52 × 87,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,612.78x = 28,961,715,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961,715,007.37/220,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,278.50

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