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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,639.60, 309,959.40 and 73,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,639.60, 309,959.40 and 73,524.20 is: 110,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,639.60 : 309,959.40 = 73,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,639.60/309,959.40 = 73,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,639.60x = 309,959.40 × 73,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,639.60x = 22,789,516,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,516,917.48/206,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,286.30

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