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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,805.12, 309,771.74 and 94,579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,805.12, 309,771.74 and 94,579.82 is: 141,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,805.12 : 309,771.74 = 94,579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,805.12/309,771.74 = 94,579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,805.12x = 309,771.74 × 94,579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,805.12x = 29,298,155,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,155,259.52/206,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,670.36

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