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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,366.55, 311,170.80 and 87,416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,366.55, 311,170.80 and 87,416.21 is: 131,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,366.55 : 311,170.80 = 87,416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,366.55/311,170.80 = 87,416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,366.55x = 311,170.80 × 87,416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,366.55x = 27,201,371,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,371,998.67/207,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,175.31

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