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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,523.80, 309,785.70 and 112,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,523.80, 309,785.70 and 112,045.40 is: 168,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,523.80 : 309,785.70 = 112,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,523.80/309,785.70 = 112,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,523.80x = 309,785.70 × 112,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,523.80x = 34,710,062,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,710,062,670.78/206,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,068.10

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