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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,420.40, 309,922.20 and 127,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,420.40, 309,922.20 and 127,688.40 is: 191,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,420.40 : 309,922.20 = 127,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,420.40/309,922.20 = 127,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,420.40x = 309,922.20 × 127,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,420.40x = 39,573,469,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,469,842.48/206,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,712.98

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