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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,146.98, 309,229.79 and 56,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,146.98, 309,229.79 and 56,383.92 is: 84,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,146.98 : 309,229.79 = 56,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,146.98/309,229.79 = 56,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,146.98x = 309,229.79 × 56,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,146.98x = 17,435,587,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,587,459.06/206,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,578.43

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