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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,865.32, 310,291.78 and 57,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,865.32, 310,291.78 and 57,114.75 is: 85,670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,865.32 : 310,291.78 = 57,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,865.32/310,291.78 = 57,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,865.32x = 310,291.78 × 57,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,865.32x = 17,722,237,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,237,441.76/206,865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,670.41

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