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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,293.38, 309,338.01 and 73,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,293.38, 309,338.01 and 73,153.68 is: 109,694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,293.38 : 309,338.01 = 73,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,293.38/309,338.01 = 73,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,293.38x = 309,338.01 × 73,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,293.38x = 22,629,213,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,213,795.38/206,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,694.33

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