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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,937.40, 310,362.90 and 88,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,937.40, 310,362.90 and 88,612.60 is: 132,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,937.40 : 310,362.90 = 88,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,937.40/310,362.90 = 88,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,937.40x = 310,362.90 × 88,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,937.40x = 27,502,063,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502,063,512.54/206,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,900.40

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