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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,153.84, 842,066.16 and 206,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,153.84, 842,066.16 and 206,203.76 is: 309,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,153.84 : 842,066.16 = 206,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,153.84/842,066.16 = 206,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,153.84x = 842,066.16 × 206,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,153.84x = 173,637,208,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,637,208,360.76/561,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,428.89

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