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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,252.42, 309,291.15 and 73,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,252.42, 309,291.15 and 73,166.18 is: 109,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,252.42 : 309,291.15 = 73,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,252.42/309,291.15 = 73,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,252.42x = 309,291.15 × 73,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,252.42x = 22,629,651,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,651,953.31/206,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,718.24

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