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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,383.15, 309,595.92 and 71,447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,383.15, 309,595.92 and 71,447.01 is: 107,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,383.15 : 309,595.92 = 71,447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,383.15/309,595.92 = 71,447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,383.15x = 309,595.92 × 71,447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,383.15x = 22,119,702,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,702,792.20/206,383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,177.85

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