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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,435.80, 309,941.70 and 132,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,435.80, 309,941.70 and 132,016.60 is: 198,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,435.80 : 309,941.70 = 132,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,435.80/309,941.70 = 132,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,435.80x = 309,941.70 × 132,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,435.80x = 40,917,449,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917,449,432.22/206,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,209.08

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