Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,218.56, 309,354 and 73,072.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,218.56, 309,354 and 73,072.80 is: 109,618.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,218.56 : 309,354 = 73,072.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,218.56/309,354 = 73,072.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,218.56x = 309,354 × 73,072.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,218.56x = 22,605,362,971.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,605,362,971.20/206,218.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,618.47
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