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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,977.27, 310,206.20 and 88,509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,977.27, 310,206.20 and 88,509.31 is: 132,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,977.27 : 310,206.20 = 88,509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,977.27/310,206.20 = 88,509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,977.27x = 310,206.20 × 88,509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,977.27x = 27,456,136,719.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,136,719.72/206,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,652.91

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