Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,108.87, 309,163.98 and 72,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,108.87, 309,163.98 and 72,993 is: 109,489.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,108.87 : 309,163.98 = 72,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,108.87/309,163.98 = 72,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,108.87x = 309,163.98 × 72,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,108.87x = 22,566,806,392.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,566,806,392.14/206,108.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,489.74
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