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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,849.80, 308,774.70 and 87,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,849.80, 308,774.70 and 87,491.40 is: 131,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,849.80 : 308,774.70 = 87,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,849.80/308,774.70 = 87,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,849.80x = 308,774.70 × 87,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,849.80x = 27,015,130,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,130,787.58/205,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,237.10

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