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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,421.20, 309,631.80 and 127,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,421.20, 309,631.80 and 127,689.20 is: 191,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,421.20 : 309,631.80 = 127,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,421.20/309,631.80 = 127,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,421.20x = 309,631.80 × 127,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,421.20x = 39,536,636,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,636,836.56/206,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,533.80

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