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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,008.90, 311,730.66 and 87,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,008.90, 311,730.66 and 87,966.09 is: 131,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,008.90 : 311,730.66 = 87,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,008.90/311,730.66 = 87,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,008.90x = 311,730.66 × 87,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,008.90x = 27,421,727,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421,727,293.32/208,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,829.59

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