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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,873.81, 331,327.50 and 85,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,873.81, 331,327.50 and 85,879.88 is: 128,826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,873.81 : 331,327.50 = 85,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,873.81/331,327.50 = 85,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,873.81x = 331,327.50 × 85,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,873.81x = 28,454,366,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,366,769.02/220,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,826.35

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