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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,729.20, 310,093.80 and 56,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,729.20, 310,093.80 and 56,969.20 is: 85,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,729.20 : 310,093.80 = 56,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,729.20/310,093.80 = 56,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,729.20x = 310,093.80 × 56,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,729.20x = 17,665,795,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,795,710.96/206,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,453.80

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