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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,583.70, 310,057.80 and 122,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,583.70, 310,057.80 and 122,238.40 is: 183,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,583.70 : 310,057.80 = 122,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,583.70/310,057.80 = 122,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,583.70x = 310,057.80 × 122,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,583.70x = 37,900,969,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,900,969,379.52/206,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,465.44

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