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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,587.61, 310,012.47 and 88,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,587.61, 310,012.47 and 88,259.84 is: 132,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,587.61 : 310,012.47 = 88,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,587.61/310,012.47 = 88,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,587.61x = 310,012.47 × 88,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,587.61x = 27,361,649,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,649,450.14/206,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,445.75

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