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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,882.46, 310,317.52 and 57,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,882.46, 310,317.52 and 57,131.90 is: 85,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,882.46 : 310,317.52 = 57,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,882.46/310,317.52 = 57,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,882.46x = 310,317.52 × 57,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,882.46x = 17,729,029,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729,029,520.89/206,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,696.15

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