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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,425.20, 309,637.80 and 174,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,425.20, 309,637.80 and 174,932.40 is: 262,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,425.20 : 309,637.80 = 174,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,425.20/309,637.80 = 174,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,425.20x = 309,637.80 × 174,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,425.20x = 54,165,683,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,165,683,484.72/206,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,398.60

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