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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,581.27, 309,820.87 and 56,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,581.27, 309,820.87 and 56,814.29 is: 85,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,581.27 : 309,820.87 = 56,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,581.27/309,820.87 = 56,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,581.27x = 309,820.87 × 56,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,581.27x = 17,602,252,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,252,756.23/206,581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,207.40

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