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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,967.60, 310,451.40 and 73,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,967.60, 310,451.40 and 73,852.20 is: 110,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,967.60 : 310,451.40 = 73,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,967.60/310,451.40 = 73,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,967.60x = 310,451.40 × 73,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,967.60x = 22,927,518,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,518,883.08/206,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,778.30

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