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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,707.02, 332,567.64 and 86,765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,707.02, 332,567.64 and 86,765.76 is: 130,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,707.02 : 332,567.64 = 86,765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,707.02/332,567.64 = 86,765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,707.02x = 332,567.64 × 86,765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,707.02x = 28,855,484,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855,484,036.01/221,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,151.42

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