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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,021.26, 309,007.59 and 54,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,021.26, 309,007.59 and 54,233.74 is: 81,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,021.26 : 309,007.59 = 54,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,021.26/309,007.59 = 54,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,021.26x = 309,007.59 × 54,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,021.26x = 16,758,637,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,637,294.09/206,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,344.21

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