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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,877.60, 310,316.40 and 73,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,877.60, 310,316.40 and 73,762.20 is: 110,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,877.60 : 310,316.40 = 73,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,877.60/310,316.40 = 73,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,877.60x = 310,316.40 × 73,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,877.60x = 22,889,620,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889,620,360.08/206,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,643.30

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