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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,158.22, 842,072.71 and 206,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,158.22, 842,072.71 and 206,208.12 is: 309,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,158.22 : 842,072.71 = 206,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,158.22/842,072.71 = 206,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,158.22x = 842,072.71 × 206,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,158.22x = 173,642,230,432.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,642,230,432.41/561,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,435.42

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