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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,481.97, 309,751.76 and 66,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,481.97, 309,751.76 and 66,283.57 is: 99,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,481.97 : 309,751.76 = 66,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,481.97/309,751.76 = 66,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,481.97x = 309,751.76 × 66,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,481.97x = 20,531,452,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,452,466.58/206,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,434.60

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