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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,412.30, 309,618.45 and 176,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,412.30, 309,618.45 and 176,887.80 is: 265,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,412.30 : 309,618.45 = 176,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,412.30/309,618.45 = 176,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,412.30x = 309,618.45 × 176,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,412.30x = 54,767,726,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,767,726,459.91/206,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,331.70

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