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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,264.88, 309,397.56 and 56,506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,264.88, 309,397.56 and 56,506.46 is: 84,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,264.88 : 309,397.56 = 56,506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,264.88/309,397.56 = 56,506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,264.88x = 309,397.56 × 56,506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,264.88x = 17,482,959,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482,959,301.25/206,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,759.75

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