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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,407.50, 309,625.83 and 81,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,407.50, 309,625.83 and 81,748.50 is: 122,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,407.50 : 309,625.83 = 81,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,407.50/309,625.83 = 81,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,407.50x = 309,625.83 × 81,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,407.50x = 25,311,447,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311,447,163.76/206,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,628.52

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