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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,527.31, 309,502.61 and 111,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,527.31, 309,502.61 and 111,552.73 is: 167,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,527.31 : 309,502.61 = 111,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,527.31/309,502.61 = 111,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,527.31x = 309,502.61 × 111,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,527.31x = 34,525,861,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525,861,087.63/206,527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,173.34

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