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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,576.20, 309,921.90 and 88,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,576.20, 309,921.90 and 88,304.20 is: 132,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,576.20 : 309,921.90 = 88,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,576.20/309,921.90 = 88,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,576.20x = 309,921.90 × 88,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,576.20x = 27,367,405,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,405,441.98/206,576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,480.92

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