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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,026.11, 308,975.59 and 72,875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,026.11, 308,975.59 and 72,875.75 is: 109,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,026.11 : 308,975.59 = 72,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,026.11/308,975.59 = 72,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,026.11x = 308,975.59 × 72,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,026.11x = 22,516,826,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,826,125.88/206,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,291.13

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