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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,407.60, 309,611.40 and 198,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,407.60, 309,611.40 and 198,534.40 is: 297,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,407.60 : 309,611.40 = 198,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,407.60/309,611.40 = 198,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,407.60x = 309,611.40 × 198,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,407.60x = 61,468,513,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468,513,532.16/206,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,801.60

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