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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,994.76, 332,936.72 and 87,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,994.76, 332,936.72 and 87,086.22 is: 130,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,994.76 : 332,936.72 = 87,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,994.76/332,936.72 = 87,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,994.76x = 332,936.72 × 87,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,994.76x = 28,994,200,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994,200,444.00/221,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,607.59

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