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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,865.70, 310,292.34 and 57,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,865.70, 310,292.34 and 57,115.13 is: 85,670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,865.70 : 310,292.34 = 57,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,865.70/310,292.34 = 57,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,865.70x = 310,292.34 × 57,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,865.70x = 17,722,387,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,387,337.10/206,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,670.98

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