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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,901.80, 308,852.70 and 87,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,901.80, 308,852.70 and 87,543.40 is: 131,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,901.80 : 308,852.70 = 87,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,901.80/308,852.70 = 87,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,901.80x = 308,852.70 × 87,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,901.80x = 27,038,015,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038,015,457.18/205,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,315.10

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