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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,961.40, 308,711.70 and 87,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,961.40, 308,711.70 and 87,612.60 is: 131,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,961.40 : 308,711.70 = 87,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,961.40/308,711.70 = 87,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,961.40x = 308,711.70 × 87,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,961.40x = 27,047,034,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,034,687.42/205,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,320.89

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