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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,149.62, 308,932.83 and 87,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,149.62, 308,932.83 and 87,701.70 is: 131,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,149.62 : 308,932.83 = 87,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,149.62/308,932.83 = 87,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,149.62x = 308,932.83 × 87,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,149.62x = 27,093,934,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,934,376.81/206,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,428.50

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