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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,172.88, 309,161.40 and 79,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,172.88, 309,161.40 and 79,872.28 is: 119,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,172.88 : 309,161.40 = 79,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,172.88/309,161.40 = 79,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,172.88x = 309,161.40 × 79,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,172.88x = 24,693,425,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,425,905.99/206,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,770.49

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