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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,491.33, 309,236.82 and 105,022.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,491.33, 309,236.82 and 105,022.43 is: 157,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,491.33 : 309,236.82 = 105,022.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,491.33/309,236.82 = 105,022.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,491.33x = 309,236.82 × 105,022.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,491.33x = 32,476,802,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,802,281.87/206,491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,279.25

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