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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,153.64, 331,534.02 and 86,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,153.64, 331,534.02 and 86,186.46 is: 129,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,153.64 : 331,534.02 = 86,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,153.64/331,534.02 = 86,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,153.64x = 331,534.02 × 86,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,153.64x = 28,573,743,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,743,553.37/221,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,203.13

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