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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,420.20, 309,630.30 and 127,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,420.20, 309,630.30 and 127,688.20 is: 191,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,420.20 : 309,630.30 = 127,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,420.20/309,630.30 = 127,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,420.20x = 309,630.30 × 127,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,420.20x = 39,536,135,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,135,672.46/206,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,532.30

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