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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,238.72, 308,908.80 and 127,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,238.72, 308,908.80 and 127,372.80 is: 190,781.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,238.72 : 308,908.80 = 127,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,238.72/308,908.80 = 127,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,238.72x = 308,908.80 × 127,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,238.72x = 39,346,578,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346,578,800.64/206,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,781.73

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