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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,498.70, 309,748.05 and 127,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,498.70, 309,748.05 and 127,766.70 is: 191,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,498.70 : 309,748.05 = 127,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,498.70/309,748.05 = 127,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,498.70x = 309,748.05 × 127,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,498.70x = 39,575,486,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575,486,179.94/206,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,650.05

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