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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,526.72, 309,835.68 and 81,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,526.72, 309,835.68 and 81,864.48 is: 122,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,526.72 : 309,835.68 = 81,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,526.72/309,835.68 = 81,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,526.72x = 309,835.68 × 81,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,526.72x = 25,364,536,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,536,828.65/206,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,814.80

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