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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,796.76, 309,997.98 and 66,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,796.76, 309,997.98 and 66,456.76 is: 99,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,796.76 : 309,997.98 = 66,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,796.76/309,997.98 = 66,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,796.76x = 309,997.98 × 66,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,796.76x = 20,601,461,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,461,357.34/206,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,621.78

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