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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,569.20, 309,911.40 and 88,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,569.20, 309,911.40 and 88,297.20 is: 132,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,569.20 : 309,911.40 = 88,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,569.20/309,911.40 = 88,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,569.20x = 309,911.40 × 88,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,569.20x = 27,364,308,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,308,868.08/206,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,470.42

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