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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,555.66, 309,740.03 and 73,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,555.66, 309,740.03 and 73,439.46 is: 110,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,555.66 : 309,740.03 = 73,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,555.66/309,740.03 = 73,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,555.66x = 309,740.03 × 73,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,555.66x = 22,747,140,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,140,245.24/206,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,125.96

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