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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,741.40, 311,568.90 and 89,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,741.40, 311,568.90 and 89,416.60 is: 134,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,741.40 : 311,568.90 = 89,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,741.40/311,568.90 = 89,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,741.40x = 311,568.90 × 89,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,741.40x = 27,859,431,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,431,703.74/207,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,106.31

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