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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,974.80, 308,962.20 and 87,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,974.80, 308,962.20 and 87,606.80 is: 131,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,974.80 : 308,962.20 = 87,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,974.80/308,962.20 = 87,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,974.80x = 308,962.20 × 87,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,974.80x = 27,067,189,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067,189,662.96/205,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,410.20

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