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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,022.26, 309,009.09 and 54,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,022.26, 309,009.09 and 54,234.74 is: 81,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,022.26 : 309,009.09 = 54,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,022.26/309,009.09 = 54,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,022.26x = 309,009.09 × 54,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,022.26x = 16,759,027,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,027,653.79/206,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,345.71

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