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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,766.45, 309,985.65 and 113,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,766.45, 309,985.65 and 113,272.20 is: 169,818.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,766.45 : 309,985.65 = 113,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,766.45/309,985.65 = 113,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,766.45x = 309,985.65 × 113,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,766.45x = 35,112,756,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,756,543.93/206,766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,818.44

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