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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,581.06, 331,782.63 and 206,579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,581.06, 331,782.63 and 206,579.06 is: 284,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,581.06 : 331,782.63 = 206,579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,581.06/331,782.63 = 206,579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,581.06x = 331,782.63 × 206,579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,581.06x = 68,539,343,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,539,343,829.73/240,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,890.85

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