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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,259.40, 309,680.70 and 127,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,259.40, 309,680.70 and 127,527.40 is: 191,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,259.40 : 309,680.70 = 127,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,259.40/309,680.70 = 127,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,259.40x = 309,680.70 × 127,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,259.40x = 39,492,774,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,774,501.18/206,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,471.39

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