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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,170.79, 309,198.60 and 73,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,170.79, 309,198.60 and 73,015.29 is: 109,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,170.79 : 309,198.60 = 73,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,170.79/309,198.60 = 73,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,170.79x = 309,198.60 × 73,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,170.79x = 22,576,225,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,225,446.59/206,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,502.54

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