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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,555.67, 309,793.41 and 56,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,555.67, 309,793.41 and 56,757.51 is: 85,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,555.67 : 309,793.41 = 56,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,555.67/309,793.41 = 56,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,555.67x = 309,793.41 × 56,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,555.67x = 17,583,102,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,102,566.01/206,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,125.25

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