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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,543.40, 309,858.30 and 66,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,543.40, 309,858.30 and 66,316.20 is: 99,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,543.40 : 309,858.30 = 66,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,543.40/309,858.30 = 66,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,543.40x = 309,858.30 × 66,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,543.40x = 20,548,624,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548,624,994.46/206,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,488.17

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