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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,414.80, 309,910.20 and 131,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,414.80, 309,910.20 and 131,995.60 is: 198,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,414.80 : 309,910.20 = 131,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,414.80/309,910.20 = 131,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,414.80x = 309,910.20 × 131,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,414.80x = 40,906,782,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906,782,795.12/206,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,177.57

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