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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,477.93, 309,713.25 and 56,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,477.93, 309,713.25 and 56,717.64 is: 85,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,477.93 : 309,713.25 = 56,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,477.93/309,713.25 = 56,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,477.93x = 309,713.25 × 56,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,477.93x = 17,566,204,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566,204,616.73/206,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,075.46

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