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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,024.82, 309,167.24 and 87,695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,024.82, 309,167.24 and 87,695.97 is: 131,599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,024.82 : 309,167.24 = 87,695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,024.82/309,167.24 = 87,695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,024.82x = 309,167.24 × 87,695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,024.82x = 27,112,720,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,720,565.54/206,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,599.29

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