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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,855.60, 308,783.40 and 87,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,855.60, 308,783.40 and 87,530.80 is: 131,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,855.60 : 308,783.40 = 87,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,855.60/308,783.40 = 87,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,855.60x = 308,783.40 × 87,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,855.60x = 27,028,058,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,058,028.72/205,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,296.20

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