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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,832.39, 310,171.97 and 73,677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,832.39, 310,171.97 and 73,677.27 is: 110,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,832.39 : 310,171.97 = 73,677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,832.39/310,171.97 = 73,677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,832.39x = 310,171.97 × 73,677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,832.39x = 22,852,623,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852,623,611.74/206,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,488.61

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