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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,577.20, 309,865.80 and 194,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,577.20, 309,865.80 and 194,135.60 is: 291,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,577.20 : 309,865.80 = 194,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,577.20/309,865.80 = 194,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,577.20x = 309,865.80 × 194,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,577.20x = 60,155,983,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155,983,002.48/206,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,203.40

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