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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,157.76, 309,231.78 and 65,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,157.76, 309,231.78 and 65,917.60 is: 98,874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,157.76 : 309,231.78 = 65,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,157.76/309,231.78 = 65,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,157.76x = 309,231.78 × 65,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,157.76x = 20,383,816,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383,816,781.33/206,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,874.85

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