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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,507.80, 309,761.70 and 73,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,507.80, 309,761.70 and 73,538.20 is: 110,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,507.80 : 309,761.70 = 73,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,507.80/309,761.70 = 73,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,507.80x = 309,761.70 × 73,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,507.80x = 22,779,317,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,317,846.94/206,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,307.30

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