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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,629.88, 309,867.06 and 162,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,629.88, 309,867.06 and 162,773.24 is: 244,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,629.88 : 309,867.06 = 162,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,629.88/309,867.06 = 162,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,629.88x = 309,867.06 × 162,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,629.88x = 50,438,065,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,438,065,325.47/206,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,098.60

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