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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,010.40, 308,986.80 and 65,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,010.40, 308,986.80 and 65,783.20 is: 98,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,010.40 : 308,986.80 = 65,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,010.40/308,986.80 = 65,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,010.40x = 308,986.80 × 65,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,010.40x = 20,326,140,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326,140,461.76/206,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,665.60

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