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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,779.61, 310,231.70 and 73,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,779.61, 310,231.70 and 73,642.54 is: 110,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,779.61 : 310,231.70 = 73,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,779.61/310,231.70 = 73,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,779.61x = 310,231.70 × 73,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,779.61x = 22,846,249,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846,249,785.05/206,779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,485.99

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