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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,114.28, 309,288.32 and 87,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,114.28, 309,288.32 and 87,773.28 is: 131,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,114.28 : 309,288.32 = 87,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,114.28/309,288.32 = 87,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,114.28x = 309,288.32 × 87,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,114.28x = 27,147,250,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147,250,312.09/206,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,709.70

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