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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,182.42, 309,186.15 and 73,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,182.42, 309,186.15 and 73,096.18 is: 109,613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,182.42 : 309,186.15 = 73,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,182.42/309,186.15 = 73,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,182.42x = 309,186.15 × 73,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,182.42x = 22,600,326,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,326,473.91/206,182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,613.26

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