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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,570.20, 309,912.90 and 88,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,570.20, 309,912.90 and 88,298.20 is: 132,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,570.20 : 309,912.90 = 88,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,570.20/309,912.90 = 88,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,570.20x = 309,912.90 × 88,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,570.20x = 27,364,751,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,751,226.78/206,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,471.92

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