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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,557.16, 309,742.28 and 73,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,557.16, 309,742.28 and 73,440.96 is: 110,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,557.16 : 309,742.28 = 73,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,557.16/309,742.28 = 73,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,557.16x = 309,742.28 × 73,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,557.16x = 22,747,770,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,770,028.58/206,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,128.21

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