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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,537.10, 309,837.93 and 88,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,537.10, 309,837.93 and 88,209.06 is: 132,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,537.10 : 309,837.93 = 88,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,537.10/309,837.93 = 88,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,537.10x = 309,837.93 × 88,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,537.10x = 27,330,512,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,512,557.65/206,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,327.38

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