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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,825.80, 308,738.70 and 87,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,825.80, 308,738.70 and 87,457.80 is: 131,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,825.80 : 308,738.70 = 87,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,825.80/308,738.70 = 87,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,825.80x = 308,738.70 × 87,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,825.80x = 27,001,607,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,607,476.86/205,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,186.70

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