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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,137.23, 309,249.98 and 63,979.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,137.23, 309,249.98 and 63,979.53 is: 95,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,137.23 : 309,249.98 = 63,979.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,137.23/309,249.98 = 63,979.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,137.23x = 309,249.98 × 63,979.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,137.23x = 19,785,668,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,668,372.91/206,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,982.99

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