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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,842.14, 310,281.10 and 57,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,842.14, 310,281.10 and 57,082.46 is: 85,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,842.14 : 310,281.10 = 57,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,842.14/310,281.10 = 57,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,842.14x = 310,281.10 × 57,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,842.14x = 17,711,606,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,711,606,785.39/206,842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,628.62

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