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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,239.66, 309,353.82 and 65,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,239.66, 309,353.82 and 65,996.26 is: 98,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,239.66 : 309,353.82 = 65,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,239.66/309,353.82 = 65,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,239.66x = 309,353.82 × 65,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,239.66x = 20,416,195,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416,195,136.71/206,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,992.58

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