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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,565.40, 309,848.10 and 196,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,565.40, 309,848.10 and 196,723.90 is: 295,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,565.40 : 309,848.10 = 196,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,565.40/309,848.10 = 196,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,565.40x = 309,848.10 × 196,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,565.40x = 60,954,526,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954,526,639.59/206,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,085.85

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