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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,050.23, 309,076.17 and 72,930.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,050.23, 309,076.17 and 72,930.51 is: 109,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,050.23 : 309,076.17 = 72,930.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,050.23/309,076.17 = 72,930.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,050.23x = 309,076.17 × 72,930.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,050.23x = 22,541,082,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,082,706.95/206,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,396.06

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