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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,637.60, 309,698.10 and 88,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,637.60, 309,698.10 and 88,170.60 is: 132,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,637.60 : 309,698.10 = 88,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,637.60/309,698.10 = 88,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,637.60x = 309,698.10 × 88,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,637.60x = 27,306,267,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,267,295.86/206,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,145.69

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