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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,067.40, 309,101.10 and 72,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,067.40, 309,101.10 and 72,946.60 is: 109,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,067.40 : 309,101.10 = 72,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,067.40/309,101.10 = 72,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,067.40x = 309,101.10 × 72,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,067.40x = 22,547,874,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,874,301.26/206,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,419.90

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