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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,886.60, 310,329.90 and 73,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,886.60, 310,329.90 and 73,771.20 is: 110,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,886.60 : 310,329.90 = 73,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,886.60/310,329.90 = 73,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,886.60x = 310,329.90 × 73,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,886.60x = 22,893,409,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,409,118.88/206,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,656.80

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