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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,847.60, 310,271.40 and 73,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,847.60, 310,271.40 and 73,732.20 is: 110,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,847.60 : 310,271.40 = 73,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,847.60/310,271.40 = 73,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,847.60x = 310,271.40 × 73,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,847.60x = 22,876,992,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,992,919.08/206,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,598.30

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