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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,329.08, 309,540.06 and 73,209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,329.08, 309,540.06 and 73,209.09 is: 109,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,329.08 : 309,540.06 = 73,209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,329.08/309,540.06 = 73,209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,329.08x = 309,540.06 × 73,209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,329.08x = 22,661,146,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,146,111.15/206,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,830.11

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