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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,551.61, 309,578.26 and 106,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,551.61, 309,578.26 and 106,657.35 is: 159,857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,551.61 : 309,578.26 = 106,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,551.61/309,578.26 = 106,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,551.61x = 309,578.26 × 106,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,551.61x = 33,018,796,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018,796,829.21/206,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,857.37

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