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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,578.69, 309,203.72 and 106,602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,578.69, 309,203.72 and 106,602.71 is: 159,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,578.69 : 309,203.72 = 106,602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,578.69/309,203.72 = 106,602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,578.69x = 309,203.72 × 106,602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,578.69x = 32,961,954,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961,954,494.08/206,578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,561.25

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