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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,864.72, 310,290.88 and 57,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,864.72, 310,290.88 and 57,114.16 is: 85,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,864.72 : 310,290.88 = 57,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,864.72/310,290.88 = 57,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,864.72x = 310,290.88 × 57,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,864.72x = 17,722,002,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,002,966.86/206,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,669.53

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