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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,878.13, 310,317.20 and 66,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,878.13, 310,317.20 and 66,636.75 is: 99,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,878.13 : 310,317.20 = 66,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,878.13/310,317.20 = 66,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,878.13x = 310,317.20 × 66,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,878.13x = 20,678,529,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678,529,677.10/206,878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,955.13

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