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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,695.20, 309,969.90 and 73,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,695.20, 309,969.90 and 73,579.80 is: 110,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,695.20 : 309,969.90 = 73,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,695.20/309,969.90 = 73,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,695.20x = 309,969.90 × 73,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,695.20x = 22,807,523,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,523,248.02/206,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,343.75

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