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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,581.76, 309,821.62 and 56,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,581.76, 309,821.62 and 56,814.80 is: 85,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,581.76 : 309,821.62 = 56,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,581.76/309,821.62 = 56,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,581.76x = 309,821.62 × 56,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,581.76x = 17,602,453,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,453,375.98/206,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,208.17

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