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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,212.72, 309,253.20 and 65,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,212.72, 309,253.20 and 65,938 is: 98,885.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,212.72 : 309,253.20 = 65,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,212.72/309,253.20 = 65,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,212.72x = 309,253.20 × 65,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,212.72x = 20,391,537,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391,537,501.60/206,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,885.93

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