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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,277.67, 309,351.70 and 79,909.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,277.67, 309,351.70 and 79,909.17 is: 119,838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,277.67 : 309,351.70 = 79,909.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,277.67/309,351.70 = 79,909.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,277.67x = 309,351.70 × 79,909.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,277.67x = 24,720,037,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720,037,585.09/206,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,838.65

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