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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,302.11, 309,469.56 and 87,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,302.11, 309,469.56 and 87,974.46 is: 131,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,302.11 : 309,469.56 = 87,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,302.11/309,469.56 = 87,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,302.11x = 309,469.56 × 87,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,302.11x = 27,225,417,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,417,427.44/206,302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,968.68

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