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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,950.64, 331,469.28 and 87,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,950.64, 331,469.28 and 87,806.08 is: 131,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,950.64 : 331,469.28 = 87,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,950.64/331,469.28 = 87,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,950.64x = 331,469.28 × 87,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,950.64x = 29,105,018,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105,018,117.22/220,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,726.34

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