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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,257.97, 309,342.41 and 73,142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,257.97, 309,342.41 and 73,142.57 is: 109,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,257.97 : 309,342.41 = 73,142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,257.97/309,342.41 = 73,142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,257.97x = 309,342.41 × 73,142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,257.97x = 22,626,098,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,098,511.68/206,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,698.06

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