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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,857.80, 310,286.70 and 73,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,857.80, 310,286.70 and 73,888.20 is: 110,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,857.80 : 310,286.70 = 73,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,857.80/310,286.70 = 73,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,857.80x = 310,286.70 × 73,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,857.80x = 22,926,525,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,525,746.94/206,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,832.30

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