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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,930.60, 309,011.10 and 87,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,930.60, 309,011.10 and 87,581.80 is: 131,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,930.60 : 309,011.10 = 87,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,930.60/309,011.10 = 87,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,930.60x = 309,011.10 × 87,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,930.60x = 27,063,748,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,748,357.98/205,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,421.69

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