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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,565.40, 309,848.10 and 122,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,565.40, 309,848.10 and 122,584.60 is: 183,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,565.40 : 309,848.10 = 122,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,565.40/309,848.10 = 122,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,565.40x = 309,848.10 × 122,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,565.40x = 37,982,605,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982,605,399.26/206,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,876.90

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