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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,048.40, 309,072.60 and 72,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,048.40, 309,072.60 and 72,927.60 is: 109,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,048.40 : 309,072.60 = 72,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,048.40/309,072.60 = 72,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,048.40x = 309,072.60 × 72,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,048.40x = 22,539,922,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,922,943.76/206,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,391.40

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