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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,275.54, 309,413.58 and 56,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,275.54, 309,413.58 and 56,517.10 is: 84,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,275.54 : 309,413.58 = 56,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,275.54/309,413.58 = 56,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,275.54x = 309,413.58 × 56,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,275.54x = 17,487,158,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,158,242.22/206,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,775.72

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