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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,430, 309,697.04 and 58,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,430, 309,697.04 and 58,686 is: 88,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,430 : 309,697.04 = 58,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,430/309,697.04 = 58,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,430x = 309,697.04 × 58,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,430x = 18,174,880,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,880,489.44/206,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,043.79

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