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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,412.24, 309,579.36 and 73,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,412.24, 309,579.36 and 73,287.12 is: 109,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,412.24 : 309,579.36 = 73,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,412.24/309,579.36 = 73,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,412.24x = 309,579.36 × 73,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,412.24x = 22,688,179,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,688,179,705.84/206,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,916.83

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