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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,703.54, 310,087.80 and 88,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,703.54, 310,087.80 and 88,375.50 is: 132,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,703.54 : 310,087.80 = 88,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,703.54/310,087.80 = 88,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,703.54x = 310,087.80 × 88,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,703.54x = 27,404,164,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,164,368.90/206,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,577.14

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