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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,601.70, 309,902.55 and 204,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,601.70, 309,902.55 and 204,633.40 is: 306,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,601.70 : 309,902.55 = 204,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,601.70/309,902.55 = 204,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,601.70x = 309,902.55 × 204,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,601.70x = 63,416,412,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416,412,475.17/206,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,950.10

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