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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,666.99, 311,367.41 and 87,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,666.99, 311,367.41 and 87,691.44 is: 131,480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,666.99 : 311,367.41 = 87,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,666.99/311,367.41 = 87,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,666.99x = 311,367.41 × 87,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,666.99x = 27,304,257,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,257,609.98/207,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,480.97

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