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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,303.60, 309,163.80 and 127,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,303.60, 309,163.80 and 127,182.80 is: 190,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,303.60 : 309,163.80 = 127,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,303.60/309,163.80 = 127,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,303.60x = 309,163.80 × 127,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,303.60x = 39,320,317,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320,317,742.64/206,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,594.43

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