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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,521.95, 309,778.37 and 84,916.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,521.95, 309,778.37 and 84,916.86 is: 127,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,521.95 : 309,778.37 = 84,916.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,521.95/309,778.37 = 84,916.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,521.95x = 309,778.37 × 84,916.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,521.95x = 26,305,406,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,406,476.32/206,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,373.42

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