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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,697.54, 310,078.80 and 88,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,697.54, 310,078.80 and 88,369.50 is: 132,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,697.54 : 310,078.80 = 88,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,697.54/310,078.80 = 88,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,697.54x = 310,078.80 × 88,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,697.54x = 27,401,508,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,508,516.60/206,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,568.14

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