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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,254.72, 309,337.53 and 73,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,254.72, 309,337.53 and 73,139.32 is: 109,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,254.72 : 309,337.53 = 73,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,254.72/309,337.53 = 73,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,254.72x = 309,337.53 × 73,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,254.72x = 22,624,736,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,736,594.68/206,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,693.18

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