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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,192, 309,288.24 and 56,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,192, 309,288.24 and 56,421.20 is: 84,631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,192 : 309,288.24 = 56,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,192/309,288.24 = 56,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,192x = 309,288.24 × 56,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,192x = 17,450,413,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,413,646.69/206,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,631.87

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