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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,587.76, 309,830.62 and 56,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,587.76, 309,830.62 and 56,820.80 is: 85,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,587.76 : 309,830.62 = 56,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,587.76/309,830.62 = 56,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,587.76x = 309,830.62 × 56,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,587.76x = 17,604,823,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,823,692.90/206,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,217.17

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