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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,445.60, 309,668.40 and 66,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,445.60, 309,668.40 and 66,218.40 is: 99,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,445.60 : 309,668.40 = 66,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,445.60/309,668.40 = 66,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,445.60x = 309,668.40 × 66,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,445.60x = 20,505,745,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,745,978.56/206,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,327.60

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