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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,773.11, 332,687.33 and 86,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,773.11, 332,687.33 and 86,819.74 is: 130,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,773.11 : 332,687.33 = 86,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,773.11/332,687.33 = 86,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,773.11x = 332,687.33 × 86,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,773.11x = 28,883,827,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,827,491.89/221,773.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,240.44

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