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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,359.20, 309,538.80 and 127,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,359.20, 309,538.80 and 127,627.20 is: 191,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,359.20 : 309,538.80 = 127,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,359.20/309,538.80 = 127,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,359.20x = 309,538.80 × 127,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,359.20x = 39,505,570,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,505,570,335.36/206,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,440.80

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